Wadi Musa

A majestic setting on top of a hill, surrounded by dessert, makes this Marriott somewhere very special indeed. The pool area takes full advantage of the setting, with loungers surrounded by a perimeter of greenery, looking onto the breathtaking arid mountainscape. The hotel’s public rooms have been designed to evoke this atmosphere, not least its traditional Bedouin tent where you can eat BBQ food, a lantern-lit inner courtyard and restaurants serving Arabic specialities. Bedrooms have been decorated in a calm and neutral international style – be sure to request one that looks onto the desert. And there’s a spa for a rejuvenating Turkish Bath.

The Old Village Resort makes much of the stunning Shahara Mountains, with terraces and sitting spots best accompanied by a local beverage. The decor at the hotel is reflective of the area’s culture, with traditional furnishings, authentic features and rugs and the low-rise stone architecture is very much in keeping with its surroundings. Guests can swim at the open outdoor pool, or indoors at the spa. The restaurant, with its alfresco seating area is the perfect spot to try Jordanian dishes while admiring the sunset.