Petra Visitor Center / Petra Archaeological Park
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Indoor Space
2,000
Plenary Capacity
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Banquet Capacity
—
Breakout Rooms
1
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Petra is an ancient Nabataean caravan-city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It is renowned for its elaborate rock-cut architecture, including temples and tombs, and an ingenious water management system. The site is situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, surrounded by mountains and gorges. The Petra Visitor Center serves as the primary gateway to the archaeological park, offering information, ticketing, a museum, and essential facilities for visitors.
Images
6 photos
Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Outdoor
City
Wadi Musa
Country
JO
Max Plenary
2,000
Exhibition Halls
1
Airport Distance
90 min
Full Address
28, Wadi Musa, Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate, JO
Event Spaces & Rooms
1 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petra Archaeological Park | outdoor_site | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) is committed to sustainable tourism through initiatives like the 'Green Growth Tourism' project ($15 million), in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Jordan. This project focuses on reducing plastic waste, conserving energy, supporting eco-friendly initiatives, developing green hotels, utilizing renewable energy sources, and implementing water conservation measures. Efforts also include enhancing local transportation with electric vehicles, restoring Nabataean water management systems, constructing water harvesting infrastructure, and a Wadi Musa water reuse treatment plant. PDTRA's 2023–2033 Tourism Development Master Plan emphasizes sustainable practices in visitor management, infrastructure development, and community integration.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
3 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) secured a $15 million USAID Government-to-Government (G2G) grant to fast-track important projects aimed at sustainable development and tourism in the region.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 90 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 1
Contact Information
Destination
Wadi Musa, Jordan
Middle East — Western Asia
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026