"During a single day hike you can choose whether you want to descend through the red canyon of Wadi Ghuweir, swim against the current in Wadi Mujib, trek in the magnificent desert of Wadi Rum or abseil Wadi Mousa.
To give you a better understanding of the country’s diverse landscape, you have to know that Jordan is geographically divided into three major areas: the Jordan Valley, the East Bank Plateau and the Desert area.
The Jordan Valley is the fertile area that is part of the Rift Valley of Africa. It spans through the entire length of Jordan’s western borders from the north to the south. From the border with Syria down to the depression at the Dead Sea and continues to the very south to reach the Red Sea at the Gulf of Aqaba.
The Dead Sea is located right in the centre of the Jordan Valley. It is the saltiest water body and the lowest point on earth.
The East Bank Plateau overlooks the Jordan Valley and contains the main cities in Jordan such as Amman, Ajloun, Madaba, Karak, Irbid and Tafileh.
Between the Eastern Plateau and the Jordan Valley try to picture a series of deep scars. These scars would represent all the deep gorges and canyons with the water courses carving their way from the elevated highlands to the deep bottom of the rift feeding the River Jordan and the Dead Sea.
These canyons and wadies offer the trekker untamed wilderness with endless possibility for exploration. The drop in altitude in such a small distance gives them a great biodiversity and can be more challenging for those looking for adventure.
The Desert forms about 80% of the country, mostly in the east and southern parts. A number of desert castles were built going back to the Moayyad period to be used as desert inns, hunting clubs and palaces.
Wadi rum, located in the very south, is one of the most significant regions in Jordan. The area is spotted with fascinating yellow, white, red and brown sandstone mountains that are cut by wide canyons and unique colorfully decorated geological formations. The landscape offers a richness of hues and shapes; it is distinct for its natural delicate arches and bridges and mushroom-shaped rock configurations carved and shaped naturally by years of wind and erosion."
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