Jordan isn't just a friendly cup of tea with the locals, though. It's also home to two of the most spectacular sights in the Middle East. For a slightly more contemplative experience, the startling desert scenery of Wadi Rum enraptured Lawrence of Arabia and has caused more than one traveller to don a kaffiyeh and gaze defiantly into the middle distance. All foreigners need a visa to enter Jordan. You can get one at the border or airport when you arrive, or from consulates in your country.
Visas are valid for two weeks from entry, but can be easily extended up to three months.
Keep your passport on you whenever you're near the Israeli border, as there are lots of military checkpoints. No particular risks, but you should consider vaccinations for hepatitis, typhoid, polio and tetanus and diphtheria. Lonely Planet Publications Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved.