Effects of Syrian war on Jordan

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kornspitz
kornspitz

Hi theree,

we have booked our flights to Jordan for 11 days at the end of August/beginning of September.

I just heard on the news that a Syrian soldier has defected and consequently been granted political asylum in Jordan.

I realise this might not be able to be predicted, but what effect is this likely to have on Jordan? My husband is getting a bit worried about safety in Jordan if it gets dragged into this situation.

Our route would be Amman, Jerash, Dead Sea, Wadi Mujib, Dana, Petra, Wadi Rum, so nothing out of the ordinary.

Maybe someone in Jordan can give an update on the situation?

Thanks, we are really looking forward to visiting Jordan!

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mesha
mesha

Its doubtful there will be much effect on Jordan but having said that - its not as if you are going to be trapped or anything as Jordan has 4 other borders with countries other than syria. There are no Allawi in Jordan - unlike Lebanon, which is a very mixed bag.

Don't be unduly perturbed, you will have a great time - Jordan is a very safe country - people are good. Most people are hoping the situation would be resolved by that time.

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marcopoloo
marcopoloo

Hi so far it has been no effect of the situation in Jordan.The only effect is that many intending visitors are scared off for the last year due to events in Syria.There are over one hundred thousand refugess entered Jordan some crossed border illegaly some of which are ex army or defectors.
.It is hard to predict the future at present in this region but as a prudent traveller it pays to take travel insurance in case you decide to cancel your trip
cheers

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buffybot_in_beirut
buffybot_in_beirut

The civil war in Syria has considerable effects on Jordan - political, economic, financial, social, emotional. BUT is has almost no effects on TOURISM in Jordan as long as carry out normal activities and stick to the standard circuit. Like most tourists anywhere in the world, you will spend your short time in a bubble, isolated from most local realities (which I don't mean in a bad sense), and you will not compete for resources with Syrian refugees or people directly affected by the war. I am not aware of any risks or restrictions at the normal tourist sites in northern Jordan. There is no reason for you to move closer to the border.

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ehazard
ehazard

Returned from a two week trip to Jordan this month. We saw no noticeable spillover from Syria in Jordan. We even went to Umm Qais which is right on the Syrian border. Nothing to worry about.

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kornspitz
kornspitz

Sorry I should have been more precise, in my question I only referred to effects on Tourism, of course.

Thanks ya all, I also think that if we are just 'normal tourists' then we should be fine ;)

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emmeff
emmeff

So, OP -- how was the trip?

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