Is Jordan Safe for Solo Female Travellers? An Honest 2026 Guide

Jordan is one of the safest countries in the Middle East for solo female travellers. Violent crime against tourists is extremely rare, the tourism police are visible at every major site, and a steady stream of women travel here alone every week , many of them stay with us in Petra. What 'safe' doesn't mean is invisible: you will get attention, especially in markets and around the Treasury. Here's how to make the trip easy.

What to wear

Jordan is a Muslim-majority country but tourism is everywhere , you do not need to cover your hair. The simple rule: shoulders and knees covered in towns and at religious sites. Loose linen trousers, a t-shirt and a light scarf cover every situation. In Aqaba and at hotel pools, swimwear is fine.

Transport

• Uber and Careem work in Amman and are the safest way to move at night.
• JETT buses between cities are professional and used by other solo travellers.
• For Petra, shared rides with a vetted driver (like ours) are easier than haggling with a yellow taxi.
• Avoid hitchhiking , not because of danger, but because the social signal is confusing.

Where to stay

Hostels with a clear female presence , staff, dorms, common areas , make solo travel much easier. Look for women-only dorms (we offer one), 24-hour reception, and reviews that mention solo female travellers by name.

Attention, and how to handle it

You will get marriage proposals at the Treasury. They are almost always jokes, occasionally persistent. A firm, smiling 'no thank you' and walking on works 99 % of the time. If a Bedouin guide insists on showing you a 'secret view', say you're meeting friends in five minutes , and mean it.

Useful numbers

Travel here once and you'll come back. The country is generous with solo women , you just need to travel like a local, not like a tourist.

• Tourism Police: 117
• General emergency: 911
• Your embassy's WhatsApp , save it before you fly