The Siq
Gorge · Petra

The Siq

Photo: David Bjorgen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Siq is a 1.2 km canyon with sheer walls up to 80 m high. Nabataean water channels and carved niches line the route. The first view of the Treasury appears at the southern end.

On day 1 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Good to know

Tickets
Included with Petra admission ticket
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes to walk through
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Begins directly at the Petra visitor centre

Itineraries with The Siq

Day 1 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Petra's main trail

How The Siq fits into a day.
  1. 6:30SiqPetra
  2. 7:30Al-KhaznehPetra
  3. 9:30Street of FacadesPetra
  4. 11:00Royal TombsPetra
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The Siq questions

How long is the Siq?

The path measures 1.2 km from the entrance arch to the Treasury viewpoint.

Can you drive through the Siq?

No vehicles are allowed. Visitors walk or use authorised horse carriages.

Is the Siq lit at night?

It remains dark after sunset except during the Petra by Night event on certain Mondays.

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