tourist safety in Jordan- March 2015

But why do you want to reach the borders?
There is enough to see inside the country.
No need to go to the borders areas.

Michel

Oh dear, don't misunderstand me, I am not saying go to the borders! I just made a point that people shouldn't be scared as long as they are far from the borders!
really stop being paranoid!

Overall Jordan is very safe. Jordanian authorities are competent.

The only thing I can say is that malls are said to be a possible target (there are a few in Amman.)

I visited Jordan last month and had a great time and never felt unsafe. I live in Iraqi Kurdistan and also never feel unsafe there. However, I can understand your concern. Before the attack in Tunis I would have scoffed at a threat to tourists and pointed out the geographical distance. Terrorist attacks were almost never targeted against western tourists. The attack in Tunis was. It does make me worry that there may be future attacks targeted at tourists. Many countries depend on tourism as part of their economy and the attack in Tunis must be absolutely devastating for Tunisia in particular but also the Middle East in general. I believe Jordan is still a very safe place to travel but I do think it's worth considering the potential for attacks targeted against tourists in the region. Unfortunately, there's really no way to measure how likely this is to happen right now.

The only way you could come into strife in Jordan is to head off on your own into the unprotected desert regions, where anything goes, but you wouldn't venture much beyond them. There are some various tourist sites in the east which can be visited safely with local guides. Of course, you have no reason to be blundering in the desert on your own, and like everyone says terrorism could happen anywhere any time and statistically you are more likely to die from things like coconuts dropping on your head, etc....so relax and enjoy your trip!

statistically you are more likely to die from things like coconuts dropping on your head

Except in Jordan! :-)

Hello Everyone,
As mentioned I am currently in Jordan and thé country is pretty safe. It is almost thé end of m'y trip :-( and I need some advice going from amman to thé dead sea. Jett bus only goes on Fridays and taxi are over priced. Anyone currently in amman? Thank you all

You can reach the Dead Sea by Hiace/minibus from Amman but it's not a direct one and you need to change on the way but it's doable.

Michel

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