A guest silhouetted beside a desert tree at sunset in the mountains near Petra

Sunsets & Stargazing

Golden evenings over the Petra mountains and quiet, starry nights at camp.

Incredible sunsets

The evening show comes to you


Our camp sits among the hills facing the sunset. Each evening the sky over the Petra mountains turns gold, then red and violet, and the sandstone glows as the light drops.

Find a seat on the terrace or by the lounge windows with a glass of tea, and watch the landscape change colour minute by minute.

Sunset over the tents of Petra Wassaif Camp in the hills of Little Petra

An evening at camp

From golden hour to starlight

Panorama of Petra Wassaif Camp and the surrounding mountains at sunset

Golden hour

Warm light rakes across the hills and the tents, the best time for photographs.

View of the Petra mountains at dusk through a room window at the camp

Dusk

Blue and pink skies fade over the mountains while dinner is served inside.

Stone archway at Petra Wassaif Camp under a bright moon at night

Night

Lamps glow along the stone paths and the camp settles into a peaceful quiet.

After dark

Stargazing


Away from the lights of town, evenings at the camp are calm and dark. On clear nights the sky fills with stars, so step outside, or watch from the terrace wrapped in a warm blanket.

  • Nights in the Petra highlands can be cold, especially in winter, so bring a warm layer
  • The fewer the clouds and the smaller the moon, the more stars you will see
  • Give your eyes 15–20 minutes to adjust to the dark
Stone arch and lamp posts at the camp entrance on a misty morning

Photography

Tips for sunset photos

  • Arrive back at camp about an hour before sunset to catch the golden light
  • Frame the tents and stone paths against the mountains for a sense of place
  • Keep shooting after the sun sets, because the best colour often comes 10–20 minutes later
Stone archway at Petra Wassaif Camp under a bright moon at night

Plan your stay

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