The Siq

Where it is & how to get there

• From the visitor centre: Walk about 800 m down the Bab al-Siq path.
• Carriage: Horse carriages run through the Siq for a fee.
• Wadi Musa: Hotels are a short walk from the gate.

The story of The Siq

The Siq was formed by tectonic forces and shaped by water. The Nabataeans carved channels along its walls to bring water into their city.

Near the start stand the Obelisk Tomb and the dam that protects the Siq from floods. At the end, the canyon opens suddenly onto the Treasury.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Walk it early before the crowds.
• Walk slowly and look for carved shrines in the walls.
• Wear good walking shoes.

What's around The Siq

• The TreasuryAt the end of the Siq.
• Street of FacadesPast the Treasury.
• Petra visitor centreAt the start.

Questions travellers ask