A festival to promote and support Bedouin culture
Held on the coast of the city of Aqaba, facing the waters of the Red Sea, The Aqaba traditional arts festival is a unique event, full of colors, sounds and sensations that will immerse you in Bedouin culture
The festival takes place in February and is one of the most intriguing and distinctive in Jordan. An event organized to celebrate the traditions of the Bedouin people, linked to the desert and nomadism, crafts and trade. A joyful event filled with local food, stalls selling handicrafts and workshops on Bedouin traditions. A unique experience to live and mingle with the people who live in the fascinating and unique setting of Wadi Rum, the red desert.
Quick overview
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Reservation & Price
Different each year
Suggested periods
- Event
- Spring
- Winter
Services
Cafés and food Courts Available in English, ArabicMany of the local community, whether women, men or young people, display their products from handicrafts, traditional foods or folklore. They sell their products during this festival, which encourages them and gives them more energy to produce more and make their small businesses more sustainable
Additional Info
Basic rules: All visitors are asked to observe the basic rules of respect for the conservation of the places they visit. Cultural heritage is protected by Jordanian and international laws
Codiv-19 rules: Visitors are requested to wear a mask in enclosed or heavily frequented areas and to maintain the safety distance indicated in the applicable regulations
