Jordan Local Food Guide - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

For entry into Jordan all nationals must have a passport valid for six months and a must..

Travel Health

Recommended vaccinations for travel to Jordan are Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, and Tetanus..

Local Currency

The currency in Jordan is the Jordanian dinar (JD)Dinar. Notes are in denominations of..

Weather

The climate in Jordan generally changes with the altitude. The lower areas such as the..

Local Customs

You will find the people of Jordan to be proud and extremely welcoming of all visitors to..

Languages

Arabic is the national language of Jordan although most Jordanians speak English..

Transport Options

The main international airport in Jordan is the Queen Alia International (AMM) which is..

Travel Tips

Levels of crime are generally low in Jordan however women should always exercise caution..

Local Food

Jordanian cuisine is similar to most Middle Eastern cooking however also includes freshly..

Local Timezones

Standard Time in Jordan is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). From 00:00 on..

Dutyfree Limits

Customs regulations exempt from duty most items carried by tourists, including cameras..

Local Food

Jordanian cuisine is similar to most Middle Eastern cooking however also includes freshly made chesse and yogurt. Most dishes include the expected rice and flat Arabic bread (khoubs) partnered with the usual lentils, chickpeas, beans and aubergines. Restaurants generally will have a mixed menu of European and Arabic and serve alcohol except during Ramadan.

National specialities include: Meze (a mix of dips, salad and thick stew); Makloubat(Chicken with numerous spices); Mensaf(stewed lamb accompanied with yogurt sauce); Kibbi (deep fried beef or lamb) and Baklava.

International fast food chains can be easily found throughout the country including McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Burger King as well as many Italian and Pizza places. Foreign style restaurants can also be found in most higher end hotels and are usually quite expensive.

National drinks include: wine; araq (a liquor similar to Ouzo); and strong Arabic coffee. The legal drinking age is 18.