The essentials of Jordan

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

We provide both individual and group cooking equipment and group bivouac equipment, as well as mattresses on the ground.

No need to bring your masks and fins to the Red Sea, we will find what you need there.

• Plug adapter
• Walking sticks
• Earplugs or Hears, your choice
• Small inflatable pillow for added comfort
• A laundry bag, so you can separate your dirty clothes from your clean clothes in your travel bag.

• Comfortable sleeping bag, adapted to your size, rather mummy-shaped (closer to the body and with a hood that closes) with a side zip closure for opening at your convenience.

  It is necessary to adapt your sleeping bag to the temperatures encountered, determined according to your travel dates and the region visited. We advise you to choose a sleeping bag that is comfortable at 10°C below the lowest average temperature you will encounter (for example, if you are traveling to Petra in December (see Climate), you need a sleeping bag that is comfortable at: 6 - 10 = -4°C).

  A sleeping bag that's comfortable at -10°C will also be comfortable at 0°C or 10°C; simply open it to allow air to circulate inside. Conversely, if you already have a sleeping bag that's comfortable at 0°C, for example, a fleece sleeping bag liner will make it about 5 degrees warmer.

• Cotton sleeping bag liner
• Toiletry bag and towel
• Small personal pharmacy
• Sunscreen cream and stick (face and lips)
• Headlamp with spare batteries and bulbs
• A lightweight, insulated water bottle with a minimum capacity of 1.5 liters.
• A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (note: this must be packed in your checked luggage on the plane).
• Toilet paper + lighter for destruction
• Desert wipes and dry shampoo

Please note that binoculars and telescopes are prohibited in Jordan.

• Hiking boots: we recommend high-top boots that offer two qualities: sturdiness and good support for the foot and ankle (high shafts). Avoid new shoes, as blisters could ruin your trip: if necessary, try to break them in before you leave. In Wadu Rum, hiking sandals may be sufficient.
• Lightweight shoes (like sneakers) and/or sandals are recommended for walking through towns or in the evenings at camp. Sandals, which allow for good ventilation, are ideal for evenings when the temperature permits.
• Socks: light for the day and warm (wool or looped) for the evening.
• Canvas trousers and/or shorts
• Swimsuit
• Cotton shirts or T-shirts
• Warm sweater or fleece: the latter has the advantage of being durable, warm, lightweight, and quick-drying, with the added benefit of being soft to the touch. The best-known fibers are Polartec, Carline, and Ulfrotté.
• Windbreaker
• Rain cape
• A hat or cap with neck protection, and/or a shemagh: the first two offer the advantage of also protecting your face from the sun, which the shemagh (long veil scarf) does not do: however, it is very useful for protecting yourself from the cold, the heat, the sand and the wind.
• Category 3 sunglasses.

For the coldest evenings in the heart of winter (late November, December, January and February), you will also need:

• Warm jacket: down or Gore-Tex jacket. The most effective jackets against wind and rain are made of Gore-Tex or Micropore, "breathable" materials that allow for rapid wicking of perspiration while maintaining perfect insulation.
• Cap
• Gloves

Note: the country is relatively high in altitude, making temperatures cooler; remember to check the weather forecast before you go; there isn't always sunshine even in March!