Jordan Travel Photography: 20 Stunning Photos to Inspire Your Trip
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Jordan travel photography doesn’t just capture landscapes—it captures emotion, energy, and centuries of history.
Traveling solo, Jordan completely surprised me with how safe, photogenic, and welcoming it was. From ancient cities carved into stone to the surreal landscapes of Wadi Rum, I found magic in every corner of this breathtaking country. Seriously.
Now I want you to find magic in Jordan, too—with your camera in hand.
Whether you’re planning your first trip to the Middle East or dreaming of your next big solo adventure, let these 20 stunning Jordan travel photos inspire your journey. This photo essay showcases some of the best places for travel photography in Jordan, from Petra to the Dead Sea, and everything in between.
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1. Wadi Rum at Sunset: Pink Golden Glow of Wadi Rum on of my favorite Travel Photography moments
1. Wadi Rum at Sunset – Pink Golden Glow of Wadi Rum
📍 Wadi Rum, Jordan
One of my favorite moments for Jordan travel photography. Our guide, Feras, led us to this desert viewpoint where the sky transformed from golden to pink-purple. Sitting in silence, I realized that photographing Jordan was more than capturing landscapes—it was capturing emotion.
2. The Siq: A Canyon That Builds Anticipation for Travel Photography
📍 Petra
Walking with my GAdventures small group through the Siq felt like stepping into a hidden world. Every turn had me holding my breath before the grand reveal.
3. Monastery Viewpoint : Petras best kept secret
📍 Petra
After hiking all 860 steps to the Monastery, I found one of the best spots for Petra travel photography. So many visitors miss this place, but for solo travelers seeking adventure and stunning photos, this is a must.
📍 Wadi Rum Desert
If you’re planning a Jordan solo travel adventure, don’t miss Wadi Rum. Riding through this surreal desert was unforgettable—and the perfect backdrop for Jordan travel photography.
5. Starry Nights in the Desert
📍 Harb Eco Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan
Sleeping under a sky like this, with the Milky Way overhead, is an experience I’ll never forget. I took this with my iPhone 12 Pro Max, long exposure mode. Worth every grain of sand in my shoes.
6. Camels in Wadi Rum
📍 Wadi Rum
While I didn’t ride the camels in Wadi Rum, I sure did enjoy looking at these beautiful animals. They were adorable. It hits so differently when you can see them for yourself!
7. The Roman Ruins of Jerash– The Perfect Place to Hone your Jordan Travel Photography skills
📍 Jerash
Walking among these ancient columns, I felt like I had time-traveled. It’s one of the most intact Roman cities outside of Italy—and an easy day trip from Amman. It’s about an hour away from Amman, and you could spend all day here! So much history in this beautiful place!
8. Temple of Artemis
📍 Jerash
Fewer tourists meant more room to explore and photograph in peace. I had this whole spot to myself.
9. Umm Qays – Ancient Ruins in the North of Jordan
📍 Umm Qays
This quiet Greco-Roman site offers some of the most unique views for Jordan photography lovers. You can see across Jordan, Israel, and Syria from here—it’s a dream for solo travelers and those passionate about capturing Jordan’s history.
10. Scenic Viewpoints on the Start of the Jordan Trail in Northern Jordan
📍 Umm Qays to Wadi Arab Dam
Our GAdventures group hiked part of the northern part with our guide Farag, who knows this area inside and out
11. Dead Sea from Above
📍 Dead Sea Area
The textures and colors from above the Dead Sea are unreal. Even in a short time here, I was captivated.
12. The Pink Pools of the Dead Sea Jordan
📍 Dead Sea
Caption: The Dead Sea Pink Pools. This was a surprise as we pulled up. Our guide said, “These can’t be geotagged, so please, don’t do it!”
13. The Women of Beit Khayrat Souf
📍 Souf, Jordan
The Women of Beit Khayrat Souf taught us how to make Maqluba and were so incredibly lively. I would recommend everyone go here for a wonderful lunch!
14. Local Connections Over Coffee Bedouin Style
📍 Ajloun Castle Bedouin Starbucks
Coffee breaks turned into conversations. Traveling in Jordan taught me: strangers become friends fast here. I bought coffee here for 1JOD and they wanted to treat me like royalty. We had some of the best conversations.
15. Rugged Ridge in Dana Biosphere
📍 Dana Reserve
Hiking in Dana Biosphere felt like finding the edge of the world. This trek with a local shepherd gave us an inside look at what it’s like for shepherds in Jordan!
16. Food that represents coming together
📍 Umm Qays
The food we had at Beit Al Baraka was exceptional. Made by locals with heart and love. We had some of the best food in Jordan, and I absolutely recommend staying here.
17. Tea at every stop, even while hiking the Jordan Trail North section
📍 Wadi Arab Dam, North Jordan
While on hikes in Jordan, you can get offered tea by your guide. It’s a can’t-miss opportunity, he might even give you dates and biscuits at lunch.
18. Camels of Wadi rum riding in a truck bed on the Highway
📍 Wadi Rum
A hilarious and unexpected moment of Jordan travel photography—camels riding in the back of a truck. Taken with my Sony A7II and 55-210mm lens, this is proof that Jordan always surprises.
19. Doors of the Past
📍 Random town/village en route
I’m obsessed with photographing doors, and Jordan has some of the most character-filled ones I’ve ever seen. This was in Umm Qays, as we were leaving the ground,s I saw this door and just fell in love with the color of it.
20. The man with a Rababa in Little Petra
📍 Bedouin man in Little Petra
A local Bedouin Man playing his Rababa in Little Petra. He sang for us and we cheered him on. He told us he was born in the late 1930’s and when our guide, Feras, asked ” what keeps you young?” the man replied ” I sit here and play this instrumen.t”
If these photos sparked your wanderlust, it’s time to start planning your own Jordan travel photography journey. Whether you’re solo or not, Jordan will leave you with unforgettable moments and incredible photos.
📸 Most of these Jordan travel photos were taken using my Sony Alpha 7II with 55–210mm and 24–70mm lenses—perfect for capturing landscapes like Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea.
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