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Petra transforms after dark. Neighborhoods around Petra by Night take on new energy, new sounds, and new possibilities — and the best way to discover it is on foot, moving between venues the way locals do. Track down Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) for the kind of night that only locals know about.
Petra is the rose-red city carved from sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago, and walking through its narrow Siq canyon to the Treasury is one of the most dramatic reveals in all of archaeology.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided nightlife tour route in Petra. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Petra by Night — a candlelit walk through the Siq canyon to the Treasury illuminated by 1,500 flickering candles and Bedouin musical performances, plus hidden gems like Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) — a smaller Nabataean site 9 kilometers north with carved dining rooms and Nabataean frescoes, usually uncrowded.
Use this page as a starting point for a Petra walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Petra. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Petra is primarily visited for archaeology and hiking, but the city takes on a different character at night. Areas near Petra by Night come alive after sunset, offering an experience you can't get during the day. Look for Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) — the kind of place that daytime visitors never know existed.
Petra requires serious walking — the main trail is 8 kilometers one way, and the Monastery adds 800 steps. Bring at least 2 liters of water, wear hiking shoes, and start at the 6am opening.
March through May and October through November offer comfortable hiking temperatures. Summer heat can exceed 40 degrees Celsius, making the walks dangerous.
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