Walking the Siq to the Treasury
The Siq is a natural gorge in the sandstone. It is a little over 1.2 km long and in places only 3 m wide. You walk it on the main trail from the Visitor Center, and it ends right in front of Al Khazneh, the Treasury.
The gorge is only one part of the walk. Before it comes a wide approach called Bab as-Siq. Plan on up to 1 hour from the Visitor Center to the Treasury, depending on your pace and how often you stop. Add the same for the way back. If you want a guide for the walk, look at Petra tours to the Treasury, which include the way through the Siq.
What you pass before and inside the gorge
The walk has four parts, in this order.
Bab as-Siq
The broad approach in front of the gorge. The Djinn blocks stand here, and so does the Obelisk Tomb with a triclinium below it. A triclinium was a room for cultic or funerary meals.
The diversion tunnel
Before the entrance to the gorge, the Nabataeans cut a tunnel of 88 m to divert flood water away from the Siq. It shows how old the water management here is. It does not make the gorge safe from floods today.
The dam
The dam you see today dates from 1964. It stands above an older Nabataean dam, so do not take the whole structure for an unchanged ancient original.
The gorge
Channels run along both sides of the path. The walls close in and open again until the gorge ends at the Treasury. Take your time in the narrow sections.
Bab as-Siq: the stretch people skip
Many visitors hurry through the approach to reach the gorge. The Obelisk Tomb and the triclinium below it are worth a few minutes. They sit directly on the main access, so you do not need a detour.
The Djinn blocks also stand on this stretch. Both are on the way to the gorge, so you pass them without a detour.
Our pick: the Siq by golf cart
A guided golf cart tour is an easier way through the gorge than the long walk.
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Petra tours that include the Siq
Guided Petra tours that walk the Siq to the Treasury, with live prices and availability.
Walk, Club Car or horse
What each way costs and where it goes. Prices 2026.
| Option | Price | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | Included in your Petra ticket | The whole way to the Treasury, up to 1 hour |
| Club Car | JOD 15 one way, JOD 25 return | To the Treasury. Pay on site, no advance booking. The only legal vehicle transport to the Treasury |
| Horse | – | From the main entrance to the start of the Siq, not through the gorge |
For most visitors, walking in is the best choice, because the gorge is the point of the visit. The Club Car is useful for the way back or if a long walk is hard for you. You can agree the return trip on site. Details on the animals are on the horse ride page.
Floods, heat and equipment
Flash floods are the main danger in the gorge. The risk runs mainly from October to March. After heavy rain, stay out of the wadi for at least 1 day, and never cross flood water. The emergency number is 911.
In May 2025 heavy rain led to evacuations at the Treasury and the Siq, and ticket sales stopped from noon. Closures like this happen at short notice, so check the weather before you set out.
For the walk, wear sturdy shoes and bring a sun hat, sun protection and enough water. Heat can be strong in summer, so start early.
The Siq at night
On Petra by Night the path through the Siq is lit with candles and leads to music in front of the Treasury. The evening ticket is JOD 30 per person. Since 13 September 2026 the evening runs Sunday to Thursday, from 20:30 to 22:30. You need a valid Petra day ticket or Jordan Pass as well, because the evening ticket does not include day entry.
Take the walk carefully on uneven ground, and do not stay after the event ends. See the Petra by Night page for the full details.
Hours and tickets for the walk
What you need before you enter.
Opening hours
From 2 March to 1 October 2026 the site is open 06:00 to 18:00. From 2 October 2026 to 1 March 2027 it is open 06:30 to 17:00, while some ticket terms give 06:00 to 16:00. Plan with the earlier closing time and be out of the Siq well before dark.
Entry price
With at least one night in Jordan: JOD 50 for 1 day, JOD 55 for 2 days, JOD 60 for 3 days. Without a night in the country: JOD 90. Children under 12 enter free during the day. See Petra tickets and Jordan Pass.
Time of day
Direct sun reaches the facade roughly between 09:00 and 11:00. Details on light and season are on the best time page.
Beyond the Treasury
The main trail continues to Qasr al-Bint, 3.9 km from the start. For the Monastery and longer hikes, see the Petra hiking trails.
Plan the rest of your visit
Where the Siq fits.
The Petra Siq: frequently asked questions
How long is the Siq?
The gorge is a little over 1.2 km long and in places only 3 m wide. That is the gorge alone, not the whole walk from the Visitor Center, which takes up to 1 hour to the Treasury.
How long does it take to walk from the Visitor Center to the Treasury?
Up to 1 hour, depending on your pace and your photo stops. Plan the same for the way back.
Can I take a Club Car through the Siq?
Yes. The Club Car costs JOD 15 one way or JOD 25 return to the Treasury, paid on site without advance booking. It is the only legal vehicle transport to the Treasury.
Can I ride a horse through the Siq to the Treasury?
No. The horse ride goes from the main entrance to the start of the Siq. You walk the gorge itself, or take the Club Car.
Is the Siq dangerous in rain?
Flash floods are the main danger, mostly from October to March. After heavy rain, stay out of the wadi for at least 1 day and never cross flood water.
Is the dam in the Siq ancient?
Partly. The dam you see today dates from 1964 and stands above an older Nabataean dam. The 88 m diversion tunnel before the gorge is Nabataean.