Ali and Valeria are very heartfelt and warm hosts. We instantly felt at home and although it's been almost a year since we stayed in Wadi Musa, it was a very memorable stay and feels not at all long ago. This is the closest you can get to an authentic Beduin/Petra experience within a couple of days. Ali is an amazing cook and tour guide! Would stay there again - any time I might be back in Petra.

We had a fantastic experience with Vale and Ali. They are friendly hosts with fun and easy going personalities. The room and bathroom was clean and adequate, and the room and house has wonderful views of town. We highly recommend using their offer of tours and dinner, as the food Vale cooked was exceptional and Ali's tours of Petra are very comprehensive with a good local knowledge of Petra and its people.

Vale and Ali are amazing. We had an excellent stay with them. The moment we drove past the hotels in Petra, we knew we had made the right decision to stay here instead. They helped us with transportation, as well as some vacation saving tips for our time after Petra. Really amazing people, and this is a great experience my wife and I will be talking about for the rest of our lives. I never thought I would feel at home in a small Bedouin village, but within 5 minutes of arrival we did. Also, the food. Absolutely amazing. If you are lucky, Ali will get some of the bread his neighbor makes in the morning. So good! This is more than a place to stay, it is definitely an experience. You will feel engaged, immersed, welcomed, safe, and attended to. Highly recommended. I can't speak highly enough of Vale and Ali.

communication with Valeria has been really smooth. the place is extremely clean and Breakfast is good. good place to stay if you are visiting Petra

Valeria was an excellent hostess! We were well fed with delicious food, and enjoyed the quiet of the surroundings. It was hard to find, so definitely use the GPS coordinates she sends. But still convenient by car. Thanks!

Valeria was a great host! Highly Recommended!

Valéria est bien installée à Wadi Musa et accueille beaucoup de touristes! Elle connaît bien la région et nous a facilité notre voyage en Jordanie (réservation d'un taxi de la frontière à chez elle). Son conjoint est guide touristique donc il nous a arrangé un circuit de 2 jours avec un autre guide dans le désert. Elle nous a préparé un bon repas pour 12 dollars jordaniens et le petit déj' inclus était très bon et copieux. Il y a 2 chambres pour les hôtes donc vous risquez de croiser d'autres touristes :). Valéria est très accueillante, dans l'échange, et cherchera à vous faciliter au mieux votre séjour. Pour aller à Pétra, prévoyez un taxi, le chemin à pied est assez long!

Valeria and Ali made our brief stay in Petra unforgettable. They were both very friendly, accommodating, and easy to communicate with. Ali was nice enough to pick us up from the JETT bus stop in Petra. After settling in at their apartment they invited us for tea and we got to know each other. They offered us tips on how to best see Petra and shared a bit of history. At night they cooked dinner, which we shared with a lovely family from Zurich. It was a nice relaxing evening after a tiring journey through Petra. The apartment was very clean and well-equipped. They provided us with everything we needed. They also have a terrace with a nice view of the town. On our back to the apartment we stopped by to catch the sunset, which was truly magical. If you are looking for an authentic experience in Petra I highly recommend staying with Valeria and Ali.

The villa is big and really nice. It's a typical villa with an amazing view on the mountain. Atallah informed me before my coming that he was not in Jordan but his sister was there to welcome us (my friends and me). We stayed one night. His sister has been really kind with us and was waiting for our coming. Atallah and his sister texted me before my coming, telling me to contact them at any time if needed. During the night it has been a little bit noisy.. because of the animal around in the village.. but if I have to come back to Petra, I will go again to this Villa. Being on the terrace in front of the mountain, looking at the sunrise is amazing.

Atallah made our short visit to jordan a holiday we will never forget. As a host he allowed us to do as much or as little as we wanted and always had suggestions to make the stay memorable. Stating in a beautiful house overlooking Petra was beyond our expectations and within a Bedouin town made Petra come to live! If your staying in Petra and want to experience it in a traditional and sympathetic environment I would strongly recommend atallahs house.

I can not recommend Atallah's place more! Definitely skip the usual tourist spots in Wadi Musa and stay with Atallah in Um Sayhoon! My top reasons are: 1. Atallah's place is really well situated and walkable from the back exit to Petra (if you have your ticket in advance, you can just walk in and out of the Petra site from here). Otherwise, it's only 3JOD for a taxi from the main entrance to the house in Um Sayhoon. 2. Atallah and his family are wonderful hosts. His sister Fatima organises breakfast (and offers dinner as well, which is delicious) and some of the best food we had on our trip was with this family. 3. Atallah and his family will go out of their way to help and are a wealth of knowledge about the area, tourism and the activities available. They gave some great advice on how we could make the most of our 3 days in Petra. 4. Atallah is very communicative and our stay was easy to arrange. He was also flexible when our plans changed. 5. Atallah's verandah is a fantastic place to relax while looking out onto the mountains and sites of Petra. 6. Staying amongst the bedouins in Um Sayhoon is an interesting experience in and of itself, and will enrich your understanding of bedouin culture. Go, book now and skip Wadi Musa.

atallah was a fantastic host. it's tricky to get to his place, but if you call him on his phone, he'll help you get there. once inside, everything is great. he is very welcoming and hospitable. the house is large and very nice. the rooms were very accommodating, and he ensured that we had warm blankets for the night. he made an absolutely delicious jordanian dish. (note: this was not included in the price.) and in the morning, we had fantastic views from our rooms and balcony. to top it all off, atallah is a very friendly, easygoing person.

We had a wonderful two days at Atallah's home overlooking Petra. We did not have the chance to meet Atallah, who was away with other tourists at Wadi Rum, but our communication with him in advance of the trip was excellent. During our stay, we enjoyed the warm hospitality of Atallah's sister, Fatima, who took great care of us, making delicious breakfasts (included) and dinners (a 10 JD per person extra) and sharing stories about her life in Petra. The house is located a short taxi ride from the Petra visitor's center, in one of the villages for Bedouins displaced from Petra (the taxi fare is 3 JD, but you will have to be very firm to get that, as the taxi drivers will try to get a lot more). The views from the house over Petra and surroundings are amazing, and, once you have your entry ticket, you can enter Petra on a walking trail from the house, which is much more peaceful than the main entrance via the Siq (which is nonetheless quite lovely). We highly recommend staying here.

We loved staying at Atallah's place. It had good accommodation with amazing views, amazing food, and amazing people. Atallah was away on business when we arrived but Rahel helped us with everything and took care of every need we had. From the village its about a 5 min taxi ride to the Petra entrance. And then when you are done at Petra you can walk back the Bedouin way back to the village.

Because my trip was last minute, details had to be taken care of in a rushed manner. Atallah actually called me when emailing was not quick enough, and assured me of the airport pick up at 3 am, checking in early, etc. I arrived in Petra with Rahal meeting the cab to go to the beautiful and clean villa, and there Ahmaed made delicious coffee and breakfast as we watched the sunrise on the balcony over Petra. My room was on the second floor with a huge bathroom and view of Petra. The nights were cold but the blankets were very warm and comfortable. I felt very safe staying in the villa as a solo female traveler. Ahmaed is professional and respectful, and is serious about what he does and how he carries himself. He was recovering from a cold and seemed a little preoccupied at times, but his experience and thoughtfulness are evident from the way he arranged the different details of the tours (at very reasonable prices) from day to day, making things manageable (I was a little out of shape), a little challenging but not overwhelming. He just seems to know what (level, amount of walking and climbing) would work best for me that day. Ahmaed also took me to meet his cave dwelling friends in Petra. It was amazing to see people living inside Petra, and how they were doing their own excavation work! And because the villa overlooks Petra, we could see Petra "come to live" as the sun sets and some of the caves begin to glow with fire (dinner and tea time). Ahmaed and Atallah also arranged for home cooked dinner, focusing on my interest in learning about food, and I had a great time watching and learning from a female relative of theirs, who came over to cook (delicious!) dinner each night, showing me how things are done. No language was necessary, but (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) translate helped in terms of ingredients. On the last day Ahmaed took me to a cave un Little Petra and we had an outdoor meal with tea while waiting for the sunset (too cloudy, alas). Again, felt completely safe and comfortable, and knew I was in good hands with nothing to worry about. Atallah was away on a tour but checked in on me to make sure things were going well. Very thoughtful. The only inconvenience of the stay was the wifi. It worked but no one knew the password. While I was able to go to their relative's place to use their wifi (and met some nice people), it would have been more convenient to have internet access at the villa, so I could use early morning and late nights to email family. I slept well, ate well, and exercised well (Petra can be quite a work out) during the stay.! :)

Atallah and his family were very welcoming, they did everything to make our stay comfortable in their house. Very good Bhadul tribe hospitality, and I am sure they will further improve as they just started to rent out their place (previously it was not allowed by the government). It really adds to Petra experience to stay in Umm Sayhoun instead of Wadi Musa – no other people know Petra better than the Badoul tribe as they lived ther for hundreds of years! The house and rooms are huge, do not expect a 5-star hotel– more like a rural country stay - but we felt good and safe there and slept well. The view of Petra is amazing from the terrace and from the rooftop, especially at sunrise! Special thanks to Atallah’s nephew, Khaled (aka King ) who guided us through Petra, kept touts away, showed us where to shop, introduced us an old woman still living there in a cave. He also showed us the back-back road from the Monastery to their village – that was a fascinating mountain path with no other tourists in sight! It had some rough parts but if you are healthy and do not suffer from agoraphobia, then you should not have problems. And it is worth to do it, the view is magnificent (you even see the Negev desert in Israel), with perfect silence. Or, you can also return to Umm Sayhoun from the middle of Petra, thereby no need to go back all the way through the Siq.

If you want to experience the local life this is the perfect place. Ammera and Rizek treated us like family during all the stay. The bedouin dinner was awesome! The place itself is spacious and very clean.

It was two special and amazing days to Rizek and Ameera house. I m sure we will never forget this trip in Petra. The place is very close to the site and you can always receive good advises/help from them. They will welcome you as a friend or family. The bedouin atmosphère will stay in our mind for a long time.

Nice and quiet place in the Bedouin village Umm Sayhoun. About 3 kilometers from Wadi Musa/Petra. The apartment is clean and comfortable, and Ameera is a friendly, hospitable host.

Comfortable room and big area for live, delicious food and kind landlord. I want said to everyone Welcome to this Lovely Arab family!

Although the house is not where shown on the airbnb-map, we had a great stay here. Fatimas house is in the middle of the Bedouine Village Uum Sayhoun which is just a few minutes drive from the Petra visitor center. It's a very nice appartment with own bathroom and own entrance. For breakfast and dinner (optional but highly recommended) we were invited into Fatimas living room where we always met other family members and friends of the family. Fatima is very well organized, she had a lot information for us and told us many things about bedouine live how it is now and how it was in Petra. We can only tell the best about this place and would definitely stay there again! Heiko & Conny

La estancia en casa de Fátima ha sido una de las mejores experiencias de nuestro viaje por Jordania. El haber convivido durante un día con ella y su familia ha sido muy agradable y divertido. Son unas fantásticas cocineras y anfotrionas. Recomendable 100%

Our stay was wonderful as we enjoy seeing the culture. The room was small but had all that we needed. Breakfasts delicious and included. We stayed 2 nights so paid extra for dinners which were generous and delicious. We ventured into the village and all the people were so friendly. If you enjoy a different experience than a hotel this is it!

If you want to experience the genuine life and culture of a Bedouin village, this place is the right one. Room was clean and had a private bathroom. Fatima made for me a delicious dinner (extra cost) and she helped to get a local Bedouin guide for my visit to Petra. Fatima was a very friendly and smiling host. I highly recommend a stay in her house. Further, I will recommend including enough time for Petra. One day is for sure short, try to get 2-3 days if possible.

Пожалуй, это было было лучше любой гостиницы в Вади Муса. Уникальная возможность приобщиться к настоящей жизни бедуинов, посмотреть на них совсем рядом в повседневной жизни, попробовать их кухню! Отличное месторасположение! Обязательно используйте черный вход в Петру - это сильно сократит ваш путь. Но первый раз, безусловно надо пройти через Сик! Огромное спасибо хозяину Муса, за теплый прием, за обалденные вкусные бедуинские ужины, за эклюзивную ночную прогулку по Петре! Ночное восхождение на муле, которую организовал Муса - пожалуй, самое яркое впечатление в моей жизни!

Ample space, great for those who are interested in staying off the beaten path.

Mousa is a great host. Extremely friendly and helpful. He could not greet us on our arrival but his nephew was there to make sure we could get into the apartment. He explained everything very clearly to us. Then he left to go stay in the caves, which used to be their primary home. His place is very close to central Petra. He had given us very good directions to get to the apartment so we found it easily. You will love the apartment if you have realistic expectations and enjoy new and unique experiences. If you are looking for a five-star hotel amenities then this is not the place for you. But if you want to taste the Bedouin lifestyle then you have come to the right place. Mousa's sister prepared a wonderful meal for us called 'Mansaf'. It was delicious, authentic and plenty. we did meet Mousa later on and found him to be very friendly and charming. He gave us very good suggestions on getting to Wadi Rum. On your next visit to Petra, try Mousa's apartment. You won't regret it.

I stayed with Mousa for a week and had a really wonderful stay. He was really helpful before I arrived, explaining clearly how to get to his house, offering advice and asking if there was anything I needed. Mousa lives with his nephew and they are both extremely hospitable and welcoming - for example, when I arrived, I was greeted with plenty of tea, which was very welcome after the long journey! During my stay, Mousa ensured that I was able to truly experience Bedouin life - arranging for friends to take me walking around Petra, a camping trip in the mountains and staying a night in a cave, traditional Bedouin style. Alongside this, he asked if there was anything in particular I would be interested in experience there and when I told him I would love to learn how to cook as the Bedouin do, he arranged for his brother to teach me how to cook the bread and his nephew and friend were more than happy to show me how to make dishes in the kitchen. As well as making sure I had the best experience and was able to see a lot of life in the area, Mousa made sure I was comfortable, for example, buying me some insect bite cream when I remarked on being bitten. This was a really nice gesture and much appreciated. On a practical note - the house is clean and well-equipped with a private bathroom and shared kitchen. There are also washing facilities for clothes. The house is located in a village for Bedouin families and it is within walking distance from the main Petra tourist sites but, if you prefer to take a taxi, you can do so at a cost of 1-2 JD maximum. You are able to buy food in the village and I would also recommend eating with Mousa, his friends and family for the best food! Breakfast is provided with the booking and this is made fresh every morning at whatever time you would like. I feel very lucky to have stayed with Mousa and I would truly recommend this place to anybody wanting to see Petra or experience Bedouin life!

Mousa and his family were incredible hosts! One of the best airbnb experiences I have ever had. I was welcomed into the bedouin community as a brother and not a guest. I was well looked after and would highly recommend this listing for anyone looking for a traditional bedouin experience in a unique bedouin community. Thanks for everything Mousa and Hamzah!!

Mizuki's listing is pretty much exactly what it is advertised as. It is a three room house in the Bedouin Village near Wadi Musa and Petra. If you are looking for a 5 star hotel, this isn't what your looking for, if you just want a place to stay that is affordable and close, providing a unique experience then this is a good spot for you. Mizuki was really fast in responding to us, her husband, Emad, was really helpful and accommodating, he even brought us breakfast and gave us tips on seeing things like Little Petra, that we would have missed otherwise.