Al Khazneh in a nutshell
Al Khazneh, also called the Treasury, is a Nabataean facade cut straight into pink sandstone at the end of the Siq in Petra, southern Jordan. It is roughly 39 to 40 m high and arranged on two levels, with Corinthian capitals and Hellenistic influence. It is a rock-cut front, not a museum building, and you see it from the open square in front of it.
From the Visitor Center in Wadi Musa you walk through the Siq, a sandstone gorge a little over 1.2 km long and in places only 3 m wide. Allow up to 1 hour to reach the Treasury, depending on your pace, and the same for the way back. Wadi Musa is the usual base, about 3 hours from Amman by road.
This guide covers the Treasury and what you need to see it: tickets and the Jordan Pass, tours, the Siq, the view from above, Petra by Night, Indiana Jones, history, the best light, getting there, where to stay and safety. For Petra as a whole, including the Monastery, the hiking trails and Wadi Rum, see the Petra guide. Prices are in Jordanian dinar (JOD) and apply to 2026.
Our picks: Petra tours to the Treasury
Our take: the two-day tour adds a night in Wadi Rum and is the most booked. The private day from Amman is the simplest choice for one day, and the private walk suits you if you already stay in Wadi Musa.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea in two days
- Night in a Wadi Rum camp
- Two-hour jeep ride
- Dinner and breakfast
Two days with a night in a Wadi Rum camp. The Petra and Wadi Rum entries are paid extra.
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Private full day to Petra from Amman
- Private transfer
- Driver
- Water and Wi-Fi
A private car to Petra and back. The entry and a local guide come with the matching options.
Check availability →Private three-hour guided walk in Petra
- Hotel pickup
- Private guide
- Free time afterwards
A private guide from your hotel to the Treasury and beyond, then free time. The Petra entry is paid extra.
Check availability →Petra tours to the Treasury
Day trips from Amman, Aqaba and Eilat, guided walks and Petra by Night, with live prices and availability. Check which options include the Petra entry ticket.
Plan your visit
Tickets, tours and the practical pages.
Petra tickets and the Jordan Pass
Day tickets from JOD 50, Jordan Pass packages and winter hours.
Petra tours to the Treasury
Guided walks and day tours from Amman, Aqaba, Eilat and Wadi Musa.
Petra day trip from Amman
Tour, bus and taxi, with a sample timetable for one long day.
Petra from Eilat or Aqaba
Border hours and fees, and what the tours from Eilat and Aqaba include.
How to get to Petra
Roads, buses and taxis to Wadi Musa and the Visitor Center.
Where to stay near Petra
Wadi Musa, hotels by the entrance and camps near Little Petra.
Best time for the Treasury
Light on the facade, the seasons and monthly temperatures.
Is Petra safe to visit?
Travel advice, heat, flash floods and what to bring.
The Treasury itself
The facade, the gorge, the view and the stories.
The Treasury facade
Height, the urn, the figures and what they may mean.
Inside the Treasury
Whether you can go in, and what the chamber is like.
The Siq
The gorge walk to the Treasury, its water channels and Bab as-Siq.
The view from above
The Al-Khubtha trail and the other viewpoints.
Petra by Night
Candles in the Siq and music at the Treasury, JOD 30.
Indiana Jones and Petra
The Last Crusade and the real Treasury.
History of Al Khazneh
Who built it, when and why, with the open questions.
The horse ride to the Siq
Where the ride ends, what it costs and animal welfare.
A few things to know before you go
Details that decide how your day works.
Petra by Night is a separate ticket
Since 13 September 2026 it runs Sunday to Thursday for JOD 30 per person, 20:30 to 22:30. You buy it in person on the day at the office by the Visitor Center. A valid day ticket or Jordan Pass is required, and children under 10 are free.
Petra by Night →The Jordan Pass needs two nights
The visa fee waiver applies if you buy the Pass before you arrive and stay at least 2 nights (3 days). The Pass is not a visa. The Petra packages cost JOD 70, 75 and 80 for 1, 2 or 3 days.
Ticket prices →Winter hours are shorter
From 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027 the site is open 06:30 to 17:00, and some ticket terms say 06:00 to 16:00. Plan for the earlier closing, and leave the site before it closes.
Day trip timing →Plan for the facade, not the interior
The inside is a plain chamber without the decoration of the front. Do not plan a visit inside.
Inside the Treasury →Views from above follow set routes
Climbing and closed areas are prohibited. The Al-Khubtha route is a guided hike of about 4 to 5 hours, rated hard, and access to single spots can change. Confirm at the Visitor Center.
The view from above →The horse ride stops at the Siq
The horse route runs from the main entrance to the start of the Siq only. Ask at the entrance whether the ride is included before you rely on it.
Horse ride →Travel advice for Jordan
Governments word their advice differently, so read the current text for your country before you book. The US travel advisory of 29 August 2026 is Level 3, "Reconsider travel". The UK advises against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border, and its update of 10 September 2026 also mentions attacks in and around Aqaba in early September. Germany's Federal Foreign Office, valid since 27 August 2026, advises against non-essential travel to the other parts of Jordan, and more strongly for the Syrian and Iraqi border areas and the northeast. Border crossings with Israel can change their hours or close at short notice.
For heat, flash floods and what to pack, see the safety page. For the Eilat and Aqaba border, see Petra from Eilat or Aqaba.
Al Khazneh: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to see the Treasury?
The Treasury is part of Petra, and the Petra ticket is JOD 50 for 1 day, JOD 55 for 2 days and JOD 60 for 3 days if you spend at least one night in Jordan. Without a night in the country it is JOD 90. Children under 12 are free in the daytime. See the tickets page.
How long does it take to walk to the Treasury?
Up to 1 hour from the Visitor Center, depending on your pace, through the Siq. Allow the same for the way back. The Club Car costs JOD 15 one way or JOD 25 return to the Treasury.
Can I go inside the Treasury?
Do not plan on it. The interior is a plain chamber without the decorated front, and you see the facade from the square. The inside page explains more.
Can I do Petra as a day trip?
Yes, from Amman, Aqaba or Eilat, but days are long. The drive from Amman is about 3 hours each way by the Desert Highway. See the day trip from Amman and the border page.
Is Petra safe to visit right now?
That depends on current government advice, which differs between countries and is dated above. Check your own country's text before you travel. The safety page covers heat and flash floods too.
Is this the official Petra website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not the website of Petra, the authority that runs the site, Visit Jordan or the Jordan Pass, and it is not connected to any tour operator or hotel.