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Join Um Ayemen and her family in Petra for a warm, home-cooked experience that feels like visiting old friends. Begin your visit with a welcoming cup of Arabic coffee as you settle into the family home. Then, mix and match activities — visit the local market to choose fresh ingredients, bake traditional bread, or cook Jordanian favorites such as Mansaf, Maqlouba, and stuffed grape leaves right in the family kitchen. If you’re short on time, you can simply join for dining, or stop by for tea and a friendly chat. As the dishes come together, share stories and laughter while learning about Bedouin life and family traditions. Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the meal you helped create — a true taste of Jordan, filled with connection, hospitality, and heart.
Example Menu
Starter
Seasonal Traditional Soup
Lentil, freekeh (green wheat), or vermicelli soup — depending on the season and guest’s choice.
Starter
Kuba
Fried bulgur balls stuffed with minced meat, onions, and spices — a flavorful Jordanian favorite served hot and golden.
Starter
Arabic Pastries with Goat Cheese & Za’atar
Freshly baked pastries filled with creamy goat cheese and za’atar — a fragrant, savory taste of Jordanian tradition.
Main
Mansaf
Traditional Jordanian celebration meal of lamb or chicken cooked in jameed yogurt and served over rice — a delicious symbol of family and hospitality.
Main
Maqlouba
Traditional “upside-down” rice dish with vegetables and chicken or lamb, flipped before serving — a true Jordanian favorite.
Main
Sawani
Oven-baked chicken with potatoes, vegetables, and spices — a comforting home-style Jordanian dish cooked slowly to golden perfection.
Main
Qalaya Bandora (Vegetarian)
A classic Jordanian vegetarian dish — sautéed tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and spices, served with warm bread.
Main
Mujadara (Vegetarian)
Comforting dish of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions — a beloved Jordanian vegetarian meal full of flavor and tradition.
Main
Stuffed Grape Leaves (+-Vegetarian)
Rolled grape leaves filled with rice, herbs, and spices — vegetarian or with minced meat, based on guest’s choice.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guests will arrive directly to our family home in Wadi Musa (Petra). The exact location will be shared after booking by message or WhatsApp. Please come by taxi or your own car. Your host will meet you outside the house upon arrival.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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