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Location Scouting
Identify and compare filming environments based on your visual brief, access conditions, travel time, crew size, equipment requirements, season and production schedule.
Jordan combines cinematic desert landscapes, internationally recognised heritage sites, modern city environments and experienced local production resources within a relatively compact destination. Jordan Horizons Tours provides practical local coordination for productions that need help moving from an initial creative brief to an organised filming plan on the ground.
Service Local fixer and production support in Jordan
Coverage Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Aqaba, Jerash and beyond
Projects Film, TV, documentaries, commercials, photography and branded content
Support Scouting, permits, logistics, vehicles, accommodation, crew and equipment coordination
A Local Production Partner for Filming in Jordan
Practical coordination around your production brief
Filming in Jordan can involve different authorities, site managers, transport needs, equipment procedures and access conditions depending on the production. Our role is to help coordinate those practical elements, connect the moving parts and support your team before arrival and during the shoot.
Important: Jordan Horizons Tours can assist with documentation, coordination and applications, but official filming permissions and approvals are issued by the relevant Jordanian authorities.
Foreign productions: The Royal Film Commission – Jordan states that foreign productions are required to partner with a local production services company or local fixer. After the required application 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. Additional or site-specific approvals can require more time.
Because requirements can change, production teams should always confirm the latest procedures for their exact dates, locations, equipment and filming activities before finalising a schedule.
Why Choose Jordan for Filming?
Cinematic variety within one destination
Jordan offers a broad visual range: the red desert and sandstone massifs of Wadi Rum, Petra's monumental Nabataean architecture, the Roman ruins of Jerash, the contemporary and historic neighbourhoods of Amman, the Dead Sea shoreline, mountain terrain, nature reserves and the Red Sea coast at Aqaba.
Diverse Landscapes
Desert, mountains, valleys, ancient ruins, city streets, forests, salt shoreline and Red Sea coast create very different looks within Jordan.
Recognisable Heritage
Petra, Jerash, desert castles and archaeological landscapes offer distinctive settings for historical, documentary and cinematic productions.
Production Infrastructure
Jordan's film ecosystem includes the Royal Film Commission, local crew, suppliers, technical services and production facilities that can support international shoots.
Jordan's landscapes can support desert, heritage, urban, documentary, commercial and adventure productions.
Filming and Production Services in Jordan
Production support can be scaled to the size and complexity of the project, from a photography assignment or small documentary crew to a commercial, television production or larger international shoot.
Filming Permit Coordination
Assist with production documentation, applications, proposed filming schedules and coordination with the Royal Film Commission and relevant site or local authorities.
Local Crew & Supplier Coordination
Help coordinate access to local production professionals, assistants, drivers, technical suppliers, talent resources and other services required for the shoot.
Transport & Location Movement
Arrange suitable sedans, vans, buses and 4x4 vehicles for cast, crew, equipment and production movement between Jordan's filming locations.
Accommodation & Hospitality
Coordinate hotels, desert camps and other accommodation options, together with catering, restaurant arrangements and practical hospitality for cast and crew.
Equipment & Customs Support
Assist with equipment lists, local rental coordination and documentation connected with temporary entry or other equipment procedures where applicable.
Scheduling & Daily Logistics
Coordinate call times, location transfers, access windows, meal arrangements, airport support and day-to-day operational requirements.
On-the-Ground Fixer Support
Practical local communication and coordination with suppliers, communities, service providers, location contacts and authorities connected with the production plan.
Filming Permits and Production Planning in Jordan
How filming coordination typically works
Permit and access requirements depend on the production type, proposed locations, filming purpose, equipment, crew size and whether aerial filming or other specialist activity is planned. Starting early gives more time to identify site-specific requirements and avoid unnecessary changes to the shooting schedule.
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Share the Production Brief
Send the project type, proposed dates, crew size, filming locations, number of filming days, equipment, vehicles and any aerial-filming requirements.
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Confirm Local Production Support
For foreign productions, establish the required relationship with a local production services company or fixer before formal filming coordination.
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Prepare Applications and Schedule
Compile the documents requested for the project and confirm the proposed filming schedule, locations and access requirements.
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Coordinate Site-Specific Approvals
Petra, Wadi Rum, archaeological sites, protected areas, private properties and specially managed locations can require additional approvals or arrangements.
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Plan Equipment and Logistics
Confirm local rentals or temporary-entry procedures, transport, accommodation, crew movement and customs-related documentation before arrival.
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Final Production Coordination
Reconfirm permissions, access windows, local contacts, call times, vehicles, equipment movement and contingency plans before filming begins.
Jordan production incentive: The Royal Film Commission currently publishes a cash-rebate programme ranging from 25% to 45% for qualifying productions, depending on eligible expenditure and programme criteria. Eligibility, cultural-test requirements, qualifying spend, caps and procedures are project-specific and should be confirmed directly with the RFC before budgeting or contracting.
Drone and aerial filming: Aerial filming can require separate aviation, security and site-specific permissions. Approval for ground filming does not automatically authorise drone filming.
Equipment: Procedures can differ for handheld equipment, local rentals and temporary-entry shipments. Exact documentation should be checked against the production's equipment list and circumstances.
Popular Filming Locations in Jordan
The best filming location depends not only on appearance, but also on access, season, sunlight, travel time, crew size, equipment, accommodation, local rules and the specific permissions required for the production.
Wadi Rum
Red desert, sandstone massifs, natural arches, open horizons and otherworldly landscapes suited to science-fiction, adventure, automotive and desert productions.
Petra
Monumental Nabataean architecture, narrow canyons and dramatic archaeological scenery. Filming requires careful advance coordination and site-specific approvals.
Amman
Historic downtown streets, hills, rooftops, markets, residential areas and contemporary urban architecture provide a wide range of city environments.
Jerash
Roman ruins, theatres, colonnaded streets and monumental stone architecture for historical, documentary, cultural and educational productions.
Dead Sea
Salt shoreline, open water, resort settings and desert hills create a distinctive low-elevation landscape west of Amman.
Aqaba & Wadi Araba
Red Sea coast, port-city environments, desert plains and colourful mountain backdrops with access to southern Jordan.
Desert Castles
Eastern Jordan offers Umayyad-era architecture, basalt landscapes and remote desert settings that add visual and historical variety.
Forests & Nature Reserves
Ajloun, Dana and other protected landscapes offer woodland, mountain, valley and nature environments subject to local conservation and access rules.
Location decisions should balance the creative brief with permissions, access, logistics, weather, travel time and production practicality.
Production Types We Can Help Support
Jordan on Screen: Well-Known Productions Filmed in the Kingdom
Jordan's desert and heritage locations have appeared in major international productions and demonstrate the country's visual versatility as a filming destination.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Petra
The Martian Wadi Rum
Dune Wadi Rum
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Wadi Rum
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Petra and desert locations
Aladdin Wadi Rum
Production credit note: The titles above are examples of productions filmed in Jordan. Their inclusion does not imply that Jordan Horizons Tours participated in, supplied or represented those productions.
Filming & Production in Jordan Photo Gallery
Production support, locations and on-the-ground logistics
This gallery provides a visual reference for filming and production activity in Jordan.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Filming in Jordan
Do foreign productions need a local fixer or production services company 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?
The RFC states that, after the necessary application forms are submitted, its Production Services department can issue an official facilitation letter within three working days for filming at public locations. Protected sites, private locations, special equipment and other approvals can require additional time.
Does Jordan Horizons Tours issue filming permits?
No. Jordan Horizons Tours can assist with documentation, coordination and applications, but official permissions are issued by the relevant Jordanian authorities.
Can Jordan Horizons Tours arrange location scouting?
Yes. Location scouting can be coordinated around your visual brief, preferred dates, crew size, access requirements, transport needs and practical production considerations.
Can we use a drone for filming in Jordan?
Aerial filming can require separate aviation, security and site-specific permissions. Requirements should be checked early because ground-filming approval does not automatically mean drone filming is permitted.
Can you help with equipment, vehicles and accommodation?
Support can include equipment coordination, documentation connected with imported equipment, local vehicles, 4x4 transport, hotels, camps, airport assistance and other crew logistics according to the production plan.
What should we send for an initial production-support quotation?
Please send the project type, preferred filming dates, crew size, expected locations, number of filming days, equipment requirements, vehicle needs, accommodation level, any drone requirement and the specific local support services you need.
What to Send Us Before We Prepare Your Production Support Plan
The more detail you can provide at the beginning, the easier it is to identify the right locations, logistics and permit-coordination steps for your project.
- Production type and short project description
- Preferred filming dates and number of filming days
- Expected crew and cast size
- Proposed locations or visual references
- Camera, lighting, sound and specialist equipment requirements
- Vehicle and 4x4 requirements
- Accommodation level and rooming requirements
- Drone or aerial-filming requirements, if any
- Local crew, talent, supplier or fixer requirements
- Any special access, security, customs or schedule considerations
Plan Your Filming Project in Jordan with Jordan Horizons Tours
Send us your proposed dates, locations, crew size and production requirements. We can help you identify the local fixing, transport, accommodation, location scouting and permit-coordination support your project may require.