{"id":7561,"date":"2021-11-12T15:05:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T14:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/aqaba-the-snorkeling-and-diving-break-of-your-trip-in-jordan\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T21:53:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:53:27","slug":"aqaba-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Aqaba, the snorkeling and diving break of your trip in Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may have read in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-jordan\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2607\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our trip to Jordan<\/a>, <b style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aqaba is an absolute must on your <\/b><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>itinerary<\/b><\/span>. <\/span>It&#8217;s the ideal place to relax, dive, snorkel and enjoy the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you an idea of its geographical location, the <strong>Aqaba golf course is located south of Jordan<\/strong> and <strong>north of the Red Sea<\/strong>. This is the only coastline that Jordan has.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will detail below <strong>why you should absolutely include this city in your itinerary<\/strong> and all <strong>our recommendations<\/strong> and <strong>tips<\/strong> for a successful stay.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also find at the end of the article our map with all our good addresses, as always <strong>our goal is to help future travelers to organize their trip easily<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"977c65\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #977c65;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1030193-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan\" class=\"wp-image-3923 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1030193-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1030193-scaled-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1030193-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1030193-scaled-jpg-webp-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1030193-scaled-jpg-webp-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1030193-scaled-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1030193-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#1_Why_go_to_Aqaba\" >1) Why go to Aqaba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#2_Where_to_sleep_in_Aqaba_and_Tala_bay\" >2) Where to sleep in Aqaba and Tala bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#3_Where_to_practice_the_main_activities_snorkelling_and_diving\" >3) Where to practice the main activities: snorkelling and diving<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#Snorkeling_two_options_are_available_to_you\" >Snorkeling two options are available to you:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#Diving\" >Diving<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#4_Explore_the_old_town\" >4) Explore the old town<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#Sharif_Hussein_bin_Ali_Mosque\" >Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#The_fort_of_Aqaba\" >The fort of Aqaba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#The_souk_of_Aqaba\" >The souk of Aqaba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#The_ancient_city_of_Ayla\" >The ancient city of Ayla<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#5_How_to_get_to_Aqaba\" >5) How to get to Aqaba<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#By_plane\" >By plane<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#By_car\" >By car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#6_Where_to_go_out_in_Aqaba\" >6) Where to go out in Aqaba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/aqaba-jordan\/#7_Map_with_all_our_good_addresses_and_tips\" >7) Map with all our good addresses and tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_go_to_Aqaba\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Why go to Aqaba<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may have read, my sister worked for a French company in Amman, the Jordanian capital, for two years. We spent 2 days and 1 night in Aqaba, more precisely in <strong>Tala Bay <\/strong>(we will explain why right after).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  She used to go there regularly to enjoy the <strong>beautiful coastline<\/strong>. She helped us write this article and gave us all these good addresses, so <strong>thank you very much for your invaluable advice<\/strong>. First of all, here are the reasons why you should include this stage in your itinerary:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>For relaxation<\/strong>, if you&#8217;re told you&#8217;ll find <strong>fine sand<\/strong> and <strong>clear water<\/strong> for <strong>snorkeling from your hotel beach<\/strong>. It&#8217;s still tempting to add this stop to your itinerary. As you can see, visiting Jordan is not easy, you will certainly get up early, ah yes, we are sorry to tell you that, to fully enjoy the sites and you will walk a lot.<br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe us, this break in Aqaba, at the end of your stay, will do you a lot of good! Also note that this is one of the only places in Jordan where you can enjoy a beach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a8a793\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a8a793;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beach-gfbba7d9b7_1920-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan\" class=\"wp-image-3930 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beach-gfbba7d9b7_1920-jpg-webp.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beach-gfbba7d9b7_1920-jpg-webp-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beach-gfbba7d9b7_1920-jpg-webp-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beach-gfbba7d9b7_1920-jpg-webp-512x341.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beach-gfbba7d9b7_1920-jpg-webp-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217; <strong>ll be all alone in the world<\/strong>: Jordan is an incredibly rich country in terms of sites to explore, with classic tours focusing on Amman, the Dead Sea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/petra-visiter-la-citee-mysterieuse-de-jordanie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petra<\/a> and Wadi Rum. The city of<strong>Aqaba<\/strong> is generally <strong>forgotten by the tourist circuits<\/strong>. As you probably know, we don&#8217;t like crowds, but we recommend this town because you can enjoy it and its beaches without a horde of tourists at your side!<br\/><br\/><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<strong> weather<\/strong> is generally good in the Gulf of Aqaba. You can enjoy the <strong>beaches<\/strong> and <strong>snorkeling all<\/strong> year round, with generally good visibility underwater.  <br\/><br\/><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, <strong>only 1 hour separates the city of Aqaba from Wadi Rum<\/strong> (a must-see site). If you include Aqaba, you&#8217;ll add just 2 hours round-trip to your original itinerary. You can even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/aqaba-l1037\/from-aqaba-jeep-tour-to-wadi-rum-t87659\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a 2-hour jeep tour of Wadi<\/a> Rum from Aqaba.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"613077\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"aqaba\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a28278\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a28278;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/P1010692-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan\" class=\"wp-image-3679 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/P1010692-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/P1010692-scaled-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/P1010692-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/P1010692-scaled-jpg-webp-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/P1010692-scaled-jpg-webp-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_to_sleep_in_Aqaba_and_Tala_bay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Where to sleep in Aqaba and Tala bay<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main activity in Aqaba is to <strong>enjoy the sea bed by snorkeling or diving<\/strong>. Thus, <strong>we advise you not to sleep in Aqaba<\/strong>, which has few beaches, the latter are more pleasant, just next door, in <strong>Tala Bay<\/strong> (about 20 minutes away).  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you want to get to Aqaba, it&#8217;s easy to do, as the road between the two cities is very good<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As in other Jordanian cities, there are few cheap hotels. Prices start at around \u20ac60, but for this price the hotel doesn&#8217;t usually have a private beach. You will need to go to the free public beach, located <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/South+Beach,+%D8%B4.+%D8%A8%D8%BA%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF+24,+Aqaba,+Jordanie%E2%80%AD\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x1500768ca74e067d:0xea7fe823cd29ef64?utm_source=mstt_1&amp;entry=gps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (also on our map below)  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We advise you to cover up for swimming, with a t-shirt and long shorts \/ leggings to blend in with the locals. This beach is very popular, especially at weekends, when families come to enjoy the seabed and picnic baskets are out and about &#8211; a great atmosphere guaranteed!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We advise you to stay in Tala Bay and to book a hotel with a private beach!<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><br><em>If your hotel doesn&#8217;t have a private beach, you can still go to a private beach in Tala Bay, which is mostly frequented by tourists and can be enjoyed in a bathing suit. You will have to make a reservation in a bar, restaurant or ask for an access to one of the hotels, without forgetting that this access is generally not free.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-1BJHdJ wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Nos conseils et h\u00e9bergements<\/span>\n<p><p>1-<strong> Our favorite hotel with swimming pool and private beach<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jo\/moevenpick-resort-tala-bay-aqaba.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M\u00f6venpick Resort &amp; Spa Tala Bay Aqaba<\/a>, a top-of-the-range hotel. We don&#8217;t usually go to the chains, but we took a long look and it<strong>really is the best option for enjoying Tala bay to the full<\/strong>.<\/p><p>We took advantage of the<strong>huge swimming pool<\/strong>, which was open late, and even went swimming at night. You can go <strong>snorkeling <\/strong>and see lots of beautiful fish from the hotel&#8217;s own beach, or relax on the <strong>many sunbeds, and breakfast is included<\/strong>.<\/p><p>We were upgraded because there were still places available in better rooms in the middle of August.<\/p><p>2- <strong>An alternative for smaller budgets:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jo\/international-arab-divers-village.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arab Divers Aqaba<\/a> (but without private beach), you&#8217;ll have a beautiful sea view with breakfast included and a pool to relax in. There&#8217;s a great atmosphere here, with the majority of travelers coming to dive.<\/p><p>3- <strong>A charming address in the center of Aqaba<\/strong>, if you don&#8217;t want to enjoy the seabed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jo\/movenpick-resort-residence-aqaba.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Movenpick Aqaba<\/a> is a good option. We&#8217;re not paid to talk about the Movenpick chain, which we&#8217;ve never visited in our lives. However, in Aqaba, in our opinion, it really is the best option.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-ZfMSRn wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jo\/moevenpick-resort-tala-bay-aqaba.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Top rated accommodations in Aqaba<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone wp-image-2767 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jo\/moevenpick-resort-tala-bay-aqaba.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"838b94\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #838b94;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170827_111543.jpg\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan Movenpick\" class=\"wp-image-2767 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170827_111543.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170827_111543-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170827_111543-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170827_111543-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170827_111543-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from our room at the Movenpick in Aqaba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"937c6b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #937c6b;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/275710168.jpg\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan Movenpick\" class=\"wp-image-4500 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Movenpick in Aqaba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8c7c7a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8c7c7a;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/298667785.jpg\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan Movenpick\" class=\"wp-image-4501 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Movenpick in Aqaba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Where_to_practice_the_main_activities_snorkelling_and_diving\"><\/span>3) Where to practice the main activities: snorkelling and diving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seabed is full of <strong>corals and rocks<\/strong> that are home to many beautiful fish.<br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snorkeling_two_options_are_available_to_you\"><\/span> <strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\">Snorkeling two options are available to you:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good news, you can <strong>practice it directly from the beach of your accommodation in Tala bay<\/strong>.<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where to go on a <strong>boat trip<\/strong>, there are many snorkeling sites nearby. We were pleasantly surprised to discover  <strong>the beautiful seabed of the Red Sea. We<\/strong>  booked a half-day on a boat to relax and explore the coral and fish with our snorkel. We observed <strong>beautiful multicolored fish in 3 different places<\/strong>.<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diving\"><\/span><strong>Diving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Gulf of Aqaba, you can find professional diving schools that will accompany you to the different sites to explore. Aqaba offers approximately 25 dive sites. You can dive to a depth of about 20 meters. The site is famous for the diving of the famous wreck <strong>Cedar Pride<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"449163\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"aquaba\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/subdivision-d-aqaba-l1037\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z27ibVd wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Snorkeling and diving excursions<\/span>\n<p><p>&#8211; My sister advised us to go through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/subdivision-d-aqaba-l1037\/aqaba-tour-de-plongee-prive-avec-transfert-optionnel-t449163\/?partner_id=GCH95UJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=aqaba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aqaba Leaders Dive Center<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/scubaomar\/?igshid=mxuesuen3fns&amp;fbclid=IwAR01IrXUACzNXaJjqNMuJkKsSYOiUSr_OxMaBeLHyA_eXSPuiyaoqdOVKhU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omar Madain<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p>For <strong>4 hours of snorkeling and the lunchtime bbq <\/strong>we spent 35 JOD (\u20ac44). For diving + bbq, you&#8217;ll need to pay 70 JOD (\u20ac88).<\/p>\n<p>We were a group of ten people, and we <strong>were the only ones snorkeling, so we had peace and quiet on the various spots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>boat is large<\/strong>, with a floor to admire the sea and<strong> mattresses in the bow for relaxing<\/strong> after the effort. RDV: Tala Bay harbour<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; For scuba diving or excursions, you can also book through the<strong>Arab Divers hotel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8c8891\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8c8891;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1030003.jpg\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan Movenpick\" class=\"wp-image-3219 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Explore_the_old_town\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Explore the old town<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bit of history, the ancient city of Aqaba, called <strong>Aenechousos<\/strong> by the Greeks, was part of the Nabatean kingdom. It was built on the shore of the <strong>Gulf of Aqaba<\/strong>. It is from the beginning of the 18th century that the city of Aqaba took the importance it has today.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer to stay on land and still have some energy left, there are <strong>a few places to explore in Aqaba<\/strong>, which we will list below. Let&#8217;s be honest, if you don&#8217;t end up in Aqaba, you certainly won&#8217;t be able to see much in Aqaba.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharif_Hussein_bin_Ali_Mosque\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque<br\/><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in front of the sea, in the <strong>center of the city<\/strong> and therefore easy to access, this <strong>beautiful bright white mosque<\/strong> can be visited outside the prayer hours, with an appropriate dress and head covered for women.<br\/><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_fort_of_Aqaba\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The fort of Aqaba<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is <strong>one of the only remains of the old city of Aqaba<\/strong>. This building once defended the city from any attacker. If you are a lover of old stones, you can stop there for a few moments, to visit this site for free.<br\/><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_souk_of_Aqaba\"><\/span><strong>The souk of Aqaba<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, if you&#8217;re going to a city in Jordan to soak up its atmosphere, you must visit<strong> its souk,<\/strong> to sample <strong>local specialities<\/strong>, buy <strong>spices or tea<\/strong>.<br\/><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ancient_city_of_Ayla\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The ancient city of Ayla<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a ruined site, one of <strong>the oldest places<\/strong> as well, which can be visited quickly and for free. The excavations have brought to light the remains of ramparts of about 80 m in length that surrounded the city, a mosque and columns.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7d8a95\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d8a95;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170813_094943-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan Movenpick\" class=\"wp-image-2762 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170813_094943-jpg-webp.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170813_094943-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170813_094943-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170813_094943-jpg-webp-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20170813_094943-jpg-webp-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_to_get_to_Aqaba\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) How to get to Aqaba<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aqaba is located about <strong>4 hours south of Amman<\/strong>. To get to Aqaba, there are several means of transportation. You can get there by <strong>plane<\/strong>, by <strong>car<\/strong> or by <strong>bus<\/strong> if you do not plan to rent a car. From Amman, the road is very good.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_plane\"><\/span>By plane<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From France, you can find flights from <strong>\u20ac150<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to use a flight aggregator to compare the prices of different airlines and find your flight at the best price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_car\"><\/span>By car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to get around Jordan is to rent a car. You will be free to move around and you can stop to take photo breaks whenever you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had <strong>no difficulty<\/strong> driving in Jordan. As in many countries, this will just require you to be a little more <strong>careful<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside the capital, <strong>roads<\/strong> are not very<strong> busy<\/strong>. We still advise you not to ride at night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-ZJfD6H wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our tips for renting a car<\/span>\n<p><p><strong>Car rental:<\/strong> To compare rental prices, we recommend you use an aggregator to find the best rate. In August, we found a car for around <strong>\u20ac33 a day<\/strong> by booking a few weeks in advance.<\/p>\n<p><br><strong>Sixt<\/strong> offered the best rate. You can pick up and drop off your car at the airport. We had no problems with this rental company.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"717980\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #717980;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/27574803_2184005788496284_1168877892227039232_n-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Aqaba jordan Movenpick\" class=\"wp-image-2807 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/27574803_2184005788496284_1168877892227039232_n-jpg-webp.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/27574803_2184005788496284_1168877892227039232_n-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/27574803_2184005788496284_1168877892227039232_n-jpg-512x384.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Where_to_go_out_in_Aqaba\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Where to go out in Aqaba<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also note two places to go out during your stay in southern Jordan. Please note that alcohol is not readily available outside tourist hotels. For lunch, we have a late lunch at the gigantic buffet of our hotel.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In Aqaba<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rovers+Return\/@29.5302047,34.9989518,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x150070366e3c6081:0x4e476d93216b5d4c!8m2!3d29.5302047!4d35.0011405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rovers Return<\/a>: a good place where you can eat Jordanian specialties at an attractive price and you can also have a drink. You will find <strong>alcohol which is not common in Aqaba<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span>\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In Tala Bay<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tala+Bay+Beach+Club\/@29.411629,34.9764423,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x15007638ce4ffde9:0x704b82524210b1a4!8m2!3d29.411629!4d34.978631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Tala Bay Beach Club<\/a> is a <strong>beach bar<\/strong> with a swimming pool, so you can enjoy the facilities of this establishment if your accommodation doesn&#8217;t have sea access.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6f6660\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6f6660;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010274.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3211 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Map_with_all_our_good_addresses_and_tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7) Map with all our good addresses and tips<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you know, we love to write down all <strong>our good addresses and our itinerary<\/strong> on a map to facilitate our readers&#8217; stay. Obviously, we<strong> share this map below with you<\/strong>:  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1RHKdKXKR5GpEbYlnDZv2aMf7Rn1cjRUb\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see from this article, we loved our stay in<strong> Tala bay<\/strong>, we achieved our goal, we <strong>relaxed well<\/strong> before our return to France.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We <strong>thank my sister again for having made us discover this great place<\/strong>, once again preserved from mass tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>quick note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, to tell us if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure. <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you may have read in our article on our trip to Jordan, Aqaba is an absolute must on your itinerary. 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