Manal and Abid offer the hospitality they are known for to guests in the newly completed private apartment next door. This is a two bedroom apartment. Booking currently can include one or both bedrooms The space Manal and Abid grew up in Wadi Musa / Petra. They invite you into their home and culture. Offering traditional Bedouin accommodations with breakfast, Bedouin cooking classes, and lots of pots of traditional Bedouin sweet tea. Abid and his nephews also work as local guides. Prices listed are per person and include a delicious Bedouin breakfast. Dinner and cooking classes are also available. Contact Manal for details. Petra is one of the most amazing places in the world but to truly understand the heart of Petra, you need to meet it’s people. Come meet Manal, her husband Abid, and their two children, Sultan (born July 2019), and Isla (March 2021). Invite you to come experience true Bedouin hospitality. Newly married, Manal and Abid have built their new home with guests in mind. With a beautiful view of the Wadi Musa valley, the Heart of Petra Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located minutes from main entrance to the Siq. This is a truly hosted experience where you can expect to be warmly welcomed as a valued guest, not just accommodated. Manal and Abid are in a unique position to help you experience Petra. They speak Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and Italian. The co-hosts (Randi & Joel) will help with written communication in English or by translation and, once you book, you will be able to contact Manal by telephone to arrange check-in times and coordinate hospitality and details for your visit. Before you arrive, be sure to provide your arrival time in advance so Manal and Abid can be nearby to greet you and let you in. Manal is from the Bduol tribe of Bedouin. Her family can trace their roots back to their Nabatean ancestors. Born in a cave in Petra, She learned English from visiting archaeologists. Her family still lives and works in Petra. You can find their shop and a nice shady seating area halfway up the Monastery Trail. Abid was born in Wadi Musa and is from the Al Helalat tribe that has lived in Wadi Musa for 800 years. He is one of Wadi Musa's lay veterinarians, working hard to keep the local equestrian community healthy. Abid first met Manal when they were teenagers. He recently returned from his work in Brunei, just in time to fall in love. Their house is a work in progress and depending on how they have decided to arrange the furniture, the rooms may not always match the photos, however the rooms are comfortable, they have plenty of beds with lots of warm blankets to keep you comfortable at night. As they meet their guests and learn about their needs, they try to meet those needs and assure their current and future guests are safe and comfortable. The building exterior, like most of the buildings in the area, looks a bit rough and unfinished as just about everything is made of concrete. Don't panic.. it's very nice inside. Accommodations include a traditional Bedouin breakfast. Guests will have kitchen and laundry facilities. Complimentary Wifi in all rooms. Additional Services available (additional fee may apply) * Guided tours of Petra * Dropoff and guide service at trailheads not commonly known to tourists. - Backroad from Little Petra to Monastery - High Place of Sacrifice from the "high road" * Horseback Riding - 2 hour / 1/2 day / full day guided tours through Little Petra - Horses are also available for Wadi Rum - Multi-day tours from Wadi Rum to Petra * Mule ride through Petra. Full and half days. - Mule ride to Aaron's tomb. Full day only * Tours of Little Petra / Bedouin Village / Wadi Musa * Hiking & 4 Wheel Drive Tours * Private Bedouin dining experience at home or BBQ in Little Petra / Cave. * Traditional Bedouin Cooking Classes * Private transportation to / from Aman / Aquaba / Wadi Musa Other things to note: Wadi Musa has no street names or numbers, so it is vital that you establish communication prior to your arrival so we can either give you extremely detailed instructions or arrange to meet you at the nearby bus station to guide you to the property. Please be advised the Petra and Little Petra sites will close if rain is forecast within 50 miles if the valley. Flash floods occur frequently in the Siq and on the valley floor. Activities within the Petra UNESCO site require paid daily admission. If you are going to be spending time touring Jordan, be sure to check out the Jordan Pass and see if it works for you. Guest access Free parking in front of house 5 minute walk to downtown Wadi Musa shops and restaurants New vegetable market directly across street. 15 minute downhill walk to Petra Visitors Center / UNESCO Entrance If you do not have a car, we will do our best to shuttle you to / from the Petra UNESCO entrance. Taxi's are also plentiful in town and outside the Petra entrance. During your stay Manal and her husband Abid are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to the Heart of Petra - Air Bedouin & Breakfast This year we are offering an even better experience, a post COVID, fully hosted, private apartment. Prior guests shared our home with us, staying in our spare bedroom. This year we welcomed our second child Isla in March. Sultan is turning two this summer. We want our guests to enjoy their stay with a young family but we also know you need your quiet time and privacy. This fall we are opening our new PRIVATE 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. This new apartment shares the main entry hall with our home. The new apartment door is next to ours and our door is always open. We are happy to deliver breakfast to your door or you are welcome to join us for happy, fun, family meals served Bedouin style on the floor of our living room. As always, the roof is available for your sitting and sleeping when you wish. We are excited to welcome you into our home and our lives while providing a private retreat for when you need to rest and recharge. Manal and Abid speak seven languages. Their co-hosts, Randi and Joel, maintain the AirBnB website and written communications. Manal and Abid are happy to help arrange hiking and horseback (horse, mule, donkey) tours as well as home cooked meals, picnics in Little Petra, and cooking classes.