Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Essential restrictionsSafetyPlace-specific guidance · Jordan

Jordan: stay out of canyons in the rainy season

Do

  • From November to March, check the weather before entering a canyon, and wait at least a day after heavy rain
  • If a flash flood comes, move to higher ground

Don’t

  • Entering a canyon after heavy rain
  • Trying to wade through floodwater

In the rainy season, canyons can flood suddenly and are very dangerous; call 911 for rescue.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Jordan travel advice