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Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)

A sight in Petra & Wadi Musa, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) in Petra & Wadi Musa
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Why go

Smaller, quieter Nabataean site with a painted ceiling, 9 km north of Wadi Musa.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Petra & Wadi Musa, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Monastery (Ad Deir), 4.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Petra & Wadi Musa, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Monastery (Ad Deir)

    Climb about 800 rock-cut steps to Petra's largest facade and nearby viewpoints.

    Activity · 4.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Royal Tombs

    Row of grand tombs carved into the cliff, with swirling colored sandstone inside.

    Sight · 5.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Al Qantarah Restaurant

    Buffet restaurant near the Petra gate known for zarb, meat and rice cooked underground.

    Food · 5.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Siq and Treasury (Al-Khazneh)

    A 1.2 km slot canyon opening onto Petra's carved Treasury facade.

    Sight · 5.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Petra Kitchen

    Evening cooking class where you make and eat a Jordanian mezze and main course.

    Food · 5.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Cave Bar

    Bar set inside a 2,000-year-old Nabataean tomb at the Petra Guest House by the gate.

    Drinks · 5.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) is a stop on our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Petra & Wadi Musa

Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) is our only sight pick in Petra & Wadi Musa; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Petra & Wadi Musa guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Petra & Wadi Musa run from 13°C in January to 34°C in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Petra & Wadi Musa from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Petra & Wadi Musa weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
9CFX+MV2, Al-Baydha, Jordan
Coordinates
30.37413, 35.44965
Destination
Petra & Wadi Musa, Jordan

Little Petra (Siq al-Barid): quick answers

How much time do you need at Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)?

Plan on about an hour at Little Petra (Siq al-Barid). That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Free entry and no crowds.

Is Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) free?

Yes, we list Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)?

Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) is at 9CFX+MV2, Al-Baydha, Jordan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)?

Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) appears on Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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