Authentic Jordanian Cooking, Taste of Comfort With Family

5.0 (17 reviews) Petra, Jordan
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Join Um Ayemen and her family in Petra for a warm, home-cooked experience that feels like visiting old friends. Begin your visit with a welcoming cup of Arabic coffee as you settle into the family home. Then, mix and match activities — visit the local market to choose fresh ingredients, bake traditional bread, or cook Jordanian favorites such as Mansaf, Maqlouba, and stuffed grape leaves right in the family kitchen. If you’re short on time, you can simply join for dining, or stop by for tea and a friendly chat. As the dishes come together, share stories and laughter while learning about Bedouin life and family traditions. Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the meal you helped create — a true taste of Jordan, filled with connection, hospitality, and heart.

Options

Traditional Bread & Breakfast

Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy a relaxed traditional morning; baking bread in arabic oven, dine in for breakfast & chatting.
Jordanian breakfast.
Hands-on breadmaking.: Enjoy a cozy morning with Um Ayemen’s family in Petra — bake fresh traditional bread, prepare a light homemade breakfast.

Dine & Chat

Duration: 2 hours
Main Dish

Shop, Cook, Dine & Chat.

Duration: 5 hours: Flexible; can be organized by Whatsapp/ Emails.
Shop local, cook and dine.: Visit local markets and select fresh ingredients

Cook authentic Jordanian dishes with the family

Enjoy a full homemade meal

Cook, Dine & Chat.

Duration: 4 hours
Cook traditional dishes

Traditional Breakfast & Chat

Duration: 2 hours
Breakfast

Tea & Chat

Duration: 2 hours
Tea and snacks: Sip Arabic tea and share stories of Bedouin life, family, and traditions in our Petra home.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Learn about Bedouin hospitality, marriage customs, and daily life in Petra.
  • Homemade sweets or seasonal fruit served after the meal.
  • Freshly brewed Arabic coffee and mint tea, served with traditional hospitality — included with every activity.
  • Home-cooked Lunch or Dinner
  • Any personal purchases made during local market visits are not included.
  • Private transportation

What to expect

Join Um Ayemen and her family in Petra for a warm, home-cooked experience that feels like visiting old friends. Begin your visit with a welcoming cup of Arabic coffee as you settle into the family home. Then, mix and match activities — visit the local market to choose fresh ingredients, bake traditional bread, or cook Jordanian favorites such as Mansaf, Maqlouba, and stuffed grape leaves right in the family kitchen. If you’re short on time, you can simply join for dining, or stop by for tea and a friendly chat. As the dishes come together, share stories and laughter while learning about Bedouin life and family traditions. Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the meal you helped create — a true taste of Jordan, filled with connection, hospitality, and heart.

  1. Petra Visitors Center
  2. Petra Museum
  3. Petra By Local

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests will arrive directly to our family home in Wadi Musa (Petra). The exact location will be shared after booking by message or WhatsApp. Please come by taxi or your own car. Your host will meet you outside the house upon arrival.

End point

Guests will arrive directly to our family home in Wadi Musa (Petra). The exact location will be shared after booking by message or WhatsApp. Please come by taxi or your own car. Your host will meet you outside the house upon arrival.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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