Jordan Baja

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Sports & AdventureAqaba/Wadi Rum
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceJordan Baja's dual FIA and FIM accreditation
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: JOD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Jordan Baja in Aqaba/Wadi Rum

Jordan Baja is an internationally sanctioned off-road rally run through the desert around Aqaba and Wadi Rum, counting toward both the FIA World and Middle East Baja Cups and the FIM Bajas World and Asia Cups. Competitors in cars, trucks, motorcycles and quads tackle over 470 kilometers of special stages, with five-time winner Mohammed Al-Balooshi among its best-known competitors since the rally's 2018 debut.

Jordan Baja sends rally cars, motorcycles and quad bikes tearing across more than 470 kilometers of special stages through the desert terrain around Wadi Rum, using the Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort as its operational base since the event's inaugural 2018 season.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Jordan Baja's dual FIA and FIM accreditation sets it apart from a purely local off-road event, drawing professional international teams who are simultaneously chasing points in global championship series rather than competing in an exhibition race

02

The mystery stays covered

Wadi Rum's dramatic sandstone terrain, already familiar from major film productions, gives the rally a visual identity that Jordanian tourism promotion leans on heavily

03

The city starts moving

The event has shifted between a traditional February date and a mid-April slot in different seasons as organizers negotiate scheduling against the broader international rally calendar, though the Aqaba base has stayed consistent since 2018

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Jordan Baja connects to a broader regional tradition of desert motorsport in the Middle East and North Africa

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using Wadi Rum's terrain to link modern rally competition with the area's older identity as a proving ground for desert travel and endurance

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Aqaba/Wadi Rum; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Practical desert clothing works best for spectators: breathable layers, a hat and sunglasses for daytime heat, closed shoes for uneven terrain, and a scarf or buff for dust kicked up by...

Safety

For Jordan Baja, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Aqaba/Wadi Rum.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

JOD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.96 N, 35.95 EOpen in Google Maps

Aqaba/Wadi Rum, Aqaba/Wadi Rum, Jordan

Nearest airportAQJ — King Hussein
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Aqaba/Wadi Rum; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Aqaba/Wadi Rum.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jordan Baja?

Jordan Baja is listed for Past edition: 12–14 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jordan Baja take place?

The festival is listed in Aqaba/Wadi Rum, Jordan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Aqaba/Wadi Rum, Aqaba/Wadi Rum, Jordan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLjordanbaja.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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