You probably heard about Bedouins from a book or from a movie or a documentary, and if you have never heard of them Bedouins translates to “Desert Dwellers” they have lived in the desert for thousands of years and most of the Jordanians are Bedouins descendants.
There are many interesting things about Bedouins, and in case you have planned to visit Jordan, we will tell you the 5 interesting things to know about Bedouins in Jordan so you can grab a side of their culture.
1- The Lifestyle
Bedouins are known in their free nomadic lifestyle, where they dwell in camps and each family has its own tent, the Bedouin tent has a very special look, you can distinguish a Bedouin tent by its black color with white stripes. They are known in raising animals, such as camels, sheep and goats.
The lack of technology in their everyday life makes their life more challenging to the city people, but to them it’s a normal life.
They are very welcoming for the tourists and local people, their hospitality is outstanding that you would love to stay and experience their lifestyle in more than one visit.
2- Interesting things to know about Bedouins in Jordan: Traditional Dress
As Bedouins live in the desert, their traditional dress should protect them from the sun heat and other environment circumstances. Bedouin women wear long black dresses “madraga” sometimes decorated with colored embroidery, and a head piece “Osaba”.
On the other hand, Bedouin men also wear a long white or beige garment “thoub”, usually with long sleeves also, and a red and white head cover “kofeyyeh” .
3- Hospitality
Bedouins are known in their hospitality. In fact, their welcoming traditions is what most of the tourists come to experience. You might be surprised, but coffee is the most important face of their hospitality.
They will never ask the guest about their information or the reason of visiting for the first three days, as this is considered rude. They will not hesitate to share their home and meal with you as soon as you arrive.
4- Interesting things to know about Bedouins in Jordan: Maintaining the Tribe
Bedouin society’s values are rooted in an ancient code of honor that requires complete commitment to the clan and tribe in order to ensure the group’s existence.
As for them to survive and stay longer, they have non-changeable rules in their culture and no one can cross them, they have developed a variety of social systems to maintain social order, including banishment from the tribe and the paying of “blood money” or retribution to rectify a wrong.
5- Interesting things to know about Bedouins in Jordan: Food
In modern days, Bedouins are mainly located in the southern desert of Jordan. And if you want to visit and experience the Bedouin lifestyle you can visit Wadi Rum and enjoy many Bedouins camps that provide the full hospitality and experience because only by visiting Bedouins you will get to know their culture and experience their traditions to the fullest.
you can Book your seat in our Petra and Wadi Rum Day Tour from Amman and enjoy the full experience of a complete desert adventure. Or if you are looking for a complete wonder adventure, check our 7 days Wadis & Wonders Tour Vacation and enjoy a visit to the most famous adventurous locations for 7 nights in Jordan.