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FAQ JORDAN

Language

Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken throughout the kingdom. Most road signs are in English.

Currency

The Jordanian Dinar (JD) is divided into 1,000 fils, although many people refer to piaster's. One piaster equals 10 fils, so there are 100 piaster's in a dinar. Notes: 5, 10 and 20 and 50 dinars. Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 fils, 1/2 and 1 dinar. You will get the best exchange rate at exchange shops and banks, although the banks at the borders and in the airports charge a small commission. If you carry travellers' checks, you will be charged a commission ranging from JD 3 to JD 8 even at a bank, sometimes for each check, so carry larger denominations. Hotels will charge a premium for changing money, so try to avoid this. All Banks are closed on Fridays and Saturdays, though some exchange shops remain open. However ATM machines are readily available in most major cities.

Dress Code

When planning your clothing needs (particularly women), remember that you will be travelling in a Muslim country, albeit not a very conservative one. Too much body should not be displayed. Women and men can wear shorts, though it's preferable for women to avoid wearing them while walking in Amman's city centre. By following above guidelines, you will feel more relaxed. Make sure you bring with you comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sun block. The weather is usually warm in summer, but winters can be very cold, evenings are cool year round, so bring adequate warm clothing with you. If you were sleeping in the desert then you would need a warm sweater and Jacket even in summer.

Getting Around

The best way to experience the country is by private car with a proficient driver. Anyone who has driven in the Middle East will know that we drive differently here; driving in Jordan should be classified as a dangerous sport. Pedestrian crossings are not respected either, so watch out when you are crossing the road. Taxi cabs are readily available in downtown Amman; however check with your hotel for advice on what the usual fee would be for going to where you wish to go. Most taxi fares are negotiable.

Hotels

Jordan has all kinds, from super luxurious 5 star resorts to good quality value hotels. You can depend on us to book you into the best value for your budget. We keep a constant check on the quality of our suppliers and their standard.

Keeping in Touch

Jordan has an excellent telecommunications infrastructure including three mobile networks; you can even buy prepaid GSM cards. You will also find Internet facilities in major hotels and in the form of Internet cafés in virtually all cities. Besides Arabic newspapers, there is an excellent daily English-language newspaper, the Jordan Times. Major hotels also offer a wide variety of foreign newspapers and magazines.

Food and Drink

Eating is the most popular national pastime hence the Jordanian cuisine is quite refined. Most hotels offer continental breakfast and buffet dinner with a choice of western and Arabic foods. Restaurants at sites usually offer traditional Arabic food or buffet lunches. In the major cities you'll also find international restaurants, including McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken as well as other healthy restaurants!

Do I have to Tip?

Tipping is not compulsory, but is expected. If you were satisfied with the services of your driver or guide then it would be a nice way to show them your appreciation. Most restaurants add a service charge to your bill, but if not a tip is appropriate there as well.

Electricity

The electricity is 220 volts, so bring along a transformer if you need one.

Time

We are two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, or three hours ahead when we're on Daylight Savings Time from April 10th to October 10th.Other countries

Extension to Regional Countries

McSoli Tours offers programs that combine visits to neighbouring countries. It is very simple to arrange Extension to Egypt, Turkey, Morocco and soon Dubai and India. Border formalities are usually swift and trouble-free.

Safety

The first thing you will notice when you arrive to Jordan is that the people are very warm and welcoming to tourists. You will be pleasantly surprised by the sense of security you will find in Jordan. Jordan maintains good relations with ALL of its neighbours and is truly an oasis of peace in this region. The country is fairly liberal, westernized.