Wadi Musa means ‘Valley of Moses’ in Arabic and it is believed it is here that Moses struck water from rock at Ain Nusa (Moses’ Spring). It is a modern town in western Jordan that acts as a gateway to one of the country’s most spellbinding and awe-inspiring archaeological attractions – the ancient city of Petra. Circa 1 BC, a Bedouin tribe called the Nabateans carved a series of vast, elaborate palaces, temples, tombs and shrines into the area’s red-pink sandstone cliffs. The ‘Rose City’s’ decorative façades – complete with stately columns and intricate sculptures – reflect the exceptional engineering and architectural wisdom of the era.
The Movenpick Resort Petra is located directly at the entrance to the historic Jordanian city of Petra. The resort has a combination of natural stone, handcrafted wood and Middle Eastern fabrics along with it's textures. The resort rooms and suites are newly renovated. All rooms are equipped with hairdryers, digital satellite TV, direct-dial phones, coffee […]
