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Diverse Filming Locations
Desert, sandstone mountains, archaeological ruins, forests, modern cityscapes, salt shoreline and Red Sea environments provide very different looks.
Jordan has developed a strong international reputation as a filming destination because it combines distinctive landscapes, major archaeological sites, experienced local production resources and relatively short travel distances between very different environments. Wadi Rum, Petra, Amman, Jerash, the Dead Sea, Aqaba, castles, reserves and remote desert areas can all form part of one production plan.
Foreign Productions Local production-services company or local fixer required
Public Locations RFC facilitation letter can be issued within three working days after required forms are submitted
Production Incentive Current cash rebate ranges from 25% to 45% for qualifying productions
Local Support Scouting, logistics, transport, accommodation, crew and documentation coordination
Important: permits are project-specific
Jordan Horizons Tours can assist with production documentation, local fixing, location coordination and the application process. Official permissions, facilitation letters and specialist approvals are issued by the relevant Jordanian authorities. Archaeological sites, protected areas, private properties, aerial filming and special equipment can require additional coordination.
Why Film in Jordan?
Jordan works particularly well for productions that need strong visual variety within one country. A crew can move from contemporary Amman to Roman Jerash, the salt shoreline of the Dead Sea, the rock-cut architecture of Petra and the red desert of Wadi Rum without changing national production bases.
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Proven Screen Appeal
Jordan has appeared in major international productions including Indiana Jones, The Martian, Dune, Star Wars and Aladdin.
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Experienced Local Resources
The country offers access to local crew, technical suppliers, drivers, location knowledge and production-service resources.
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Compact Production Geography
Major filming regions can often be combined efficiently by road, reducing the need to relocate an entire production between countries.
Jordan can combine desert, heritage, urban and natural filming environments within one production itinerary.
How Filming Permissions in Jordan Work
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan provides production support that includes filming information, permit assistance, location scouting, customs support for technical equipment, access to local production resources and coordination with public and private entities.
For foreign productions, the RFC states that a local production services company or local fixer is required. Once the necessary application forms are submitted, the RFC’s Production Services department can issue an official facilitation letter within three working days for filming at public locations. That timeline should not be interpreted as a guarantee for every location or every specialist activity.
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Share the Production Brief
Prepare the project type, filming purpose, proposed dates, crew list, location shortlist, equipment information and expected shooting schedule.
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Confirm Local Production Support
Foreign productions should establish the required local fixer or production services relationship before formal filming coordination.
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Prepare the Required Applications
Complete the relevant production forms and provide the supporting documents required for the project and proposed filming locations.
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Coordinate the RFC Facilitation Process
For public locations, the RFC can issue an official facilitation letter within three working days after the required applications have been submitted.
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Handle Site-Specific Approvals
Petra, Wadi Rum, archaeological areas, nature reserves, private properties and specially managed sites can have additional access or approval requirements.
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Reconfirm Before Filming
Before the first shoot day, reconfirm permissions, location contacts, access windows, call times, vehicles, equipment movement and any specialist approvals.
Drone and aerial filming: Aerial filming can require separate aviation, security and site-specific permissions. A general ground-filming approval does not automatically authorise drone operations.
Imported equipment: Temporary-entry and customs procedures depend on the equipment and production circumstances. Equipment lists and paperwork should be checked before arrival.
Jordan Film Production Incentives & Cash Rebate
Current production cash rebate
25%–45%Jordan’s current incentive framework provides a tiered cash rebate for qualifying productions based on eligible expenditure in Jordan. The exact percentage depends on project spend and, at the higher tiers, additional criteria such as cultural relevance.
Applications, eligible expenditure, audit requirements and payment procedures are project-specific and should be confirmed before a production budget is finalised.
Eligible spend from USD 250,000 to 1,000,000 25%
Eligible spend from USD 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 30%
Eligible spend above USD 10,000,000 35%–45%*
*Additional percentage above 35% Subject to qualifying criteria
Eligible expenditure can include qualifying local crew and cast costs, equipment and facility rentals, accommodation, catering, transportation, studio rental, set construction and certain locally performed post-production services, subject to the programme rules.
Because incentive regulations can change, productions should confirm the latest eligibility rules, caps, scoring criteria and submission deadlines before contracting or budgeting around a rebate.
Best Filming Locations in Jordan
The ideal location depends on the visual brief, access conditions, season, crew size, transport plan, equipment, accommodation and permission requirements. The locations below represent some of the most useful starting points for an international production.
South · Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum
Red desert, sandstone massifs, natural arches and open horizons suited to science-fiction, desert, automotive and adventure productions.
South · Ma'an
Petra
Monumental Nabataean architecture and canyon scenery. Filming requires advance planning and site-specific approval.
Central · Amman
Amman
Historic downtown streets, hills, rooftops, markets, residential areas and modern districts provide a wide range of urban looks.
North · Jerash
Jerash
Roman theatres, colonnaded streets, plazas and monumental stone architecture for historical and documentary productions.
Southwest · Dead Sea
Dead Sea
Salt shoreline, open water, resort settings and dramatic desert escarpments create a highly distinctive natural environment.
South · Aqaba
Aqaba
Red Sea coast, waterfront environments, port-city settings and access to Wadi Araba and southern Jordan.
Jordan also offers many less obvious production environments including Karak and Shobak castles, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Umm Qais, Ajloun, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Azraq, desert castles, Wadi Araba, Feynan, Al-Salt and numerous village, forest and reservoir locations.
Famous Productions Filmed in Jordan
Jordan’s landscapes have demonstrated their versatility in major international productions. These examples identify Jordan as a filming location only and do not imply that Jordan Horizons Tours participated in the productions.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Petra
The Martian Wadi Rum
Dune Wadi Rum
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Jordanian desert locations
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Petra and desert locations
Aladdin Jordanian desert landscapes
Types of Productions Supported in Jordan
Production Services by Jordan Horizons Tours
Jordan Horizons Tours can combine production coordination with the travel, transport and hospitality infrastructure required to move an international crew around Jordan. Support is tailored to the size and requirements of each project.
Local Fixer Services
On-the-ground coordination with production contacts, suppliers, communities, location representatives and relevant authorities.
Location Scouting & Management
Research, shortlist and coordinate practical access to locations that match the creative brief, schedule and production requirements.
Permit & Documentation Coordination
Assist with production forms, filming schedules, equipment information and follow-up connected with the applicable approval process.
Local Crew & Technical Suppliers
Help coordinate relevant local production professionals, assistants, drivers, technical suppliers and other support resources.
Equipment & Transport
Coordinate local rentals where available together with sedans, vans, buses, 4x4 vehicles and equipment movement between filming locations.
Casting & Local Talent Coordination
Assist with local contacts for background performers, extras and other production talent requirements where needed.
Hotels, Camps & Hospitality
Arrange accommodation, desert camps, catering, restaurant bookings and hospitality logistics for cast and crew.
Airport, VIP & Travel Support
Coordinate airport meet-and-assist, crew movement, travel arrangements and practical support for senior production personnel.
A production plan works best when permits, scouting, transport, accommodation and daily logistics are coordinated together.
Travel, Transport & Crew Logistics
Transport Fleet
Sedans, minivans, vans, buses and 4x4 vehicles can be coordinated according to crew size, equipment load and terrain.
Accommodation
Hotels, resorts and camps can be matched to the filming route, production budget, rooming list and daily call schedule.
Airport & Arrival Support
Meet-and-assist, transfers and practical arrival coordination can help move cast, crew and production personnel into the schedule efficiently.
Catering & Dining
Crew meals, restaurant reservations and appropriate catering arrangements can be coordinated around filming locations and working hours.
Language Support
Multilingual guides and communication support can be arranged where useful for visiting teams and production logistics.
Rest-Day Travel
Optional excursions and private touring can be organised for cast and crew during scheduled rest periods.
Filming in Jordan Checklist
Use this practical checklist before locking the final production schedule. Exact requirements will vary by project.
- Prepare the production brief and proposed filming dates.
- Confirm the local fixer or production-services arrangement.
- Prepare RFC and location documentation.
- Identify protected, archaeological or private locations.
- Confirm separate drone or aerial-filming requirements.
- Prepare complete camera and technical equipment lists.
- Confirm local rentals or temporary-entry procedures.
- Finalize location scouting and travel times.
- Arrange crew transport and 4x4 requirements.
- Confirm accommodation and rooming lists.
- Arrange catering and daily crew logistics.
- Confirm local crew and supplier requirements.
- Recheck permissions and access before the first filming day.
- Build weather, access and timing contingencies into the schedule.
What to Send for an Initial Production-Support Quotation
For the most useful initial response, send the project type, preferred dates, crew size, proposed locations, number of filming days, equipment list, vehicle requirements, accommodation level, any drone requirement and the specific local production services you expect to need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Filming in Jordan
Do foreign productions need a local fixer in Jordan?
Yes. The Royal Film Commission – Jordan states that foreign productions are required to partner with a local production services company or local fixer to film in Jordan.
How long does filming permission take in Jordan?
After the required forms are submitted, the RFC states that its Production Services department can issue an official facilitation letter within three working days for filming at public locations. Protected sites, private locations, aerial filming and other specialist approvals can take longer.
Does Jordan Horizons Tours issue filming permits?
No. Jordan Horizons Tours can assist with documentation, coordination and applications, but official approvals are issued by the relevant Jordanian authorities.
Can we film with drones in Petra or Wadi Rum?
Aerial filming can be possible only when the necessary aviation, security and site-specific permissions have been obtained. A normal ground-filming approval should not be treated as drone permission.
What is Jordan’s current film-production cash rebate?
The current programme offers a tiered cash rebate ranging from 25% to 45% for qualifying productions, depending on eligible local expenditure and programme criteria. Productions should confirm current eligibility before budgeting around the incentive.
Can Jordan Horizons Tours arrange transport and accommodation?
Yes. Support can include airport assistance, sedans, vans, buses, 4x4 vehicles, hotels, resorts, desert camps, catering and other practical crew logistics.
Can you help with imported filming equipment?
Jordan Horizons Tours can help coordinate the practical documentation and local follow-up connected with equipment requirements. Exact customs and temporary-entry procedures depend on the equipment and production circumstances.
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Plan Your Filming Project in Jordan with Jordan Horizons Tours
Send us your production brief, preferred dates, crew size, proposed locations and practical requirements. We can help coordinate local fixing, location scouting, documentation, transport, accommodation, equipment logistics and other on-the-ground support for your Jordan production.