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Petra camel ride scam in Jordan

Last updated on 29 Apr 2019

How it works:

  • Opening: camel riders at Petra will tell you that they can take you up to the Monastery. However, fact is camels cannot go to the Monastery, only donkeys can.
  • Set-up: once you reach the mountain base leading to the Monastery, you will be asked to pay an additional amount for a donkey ride up from their “cousins”.

Places to beware:

  • Petra

What to do:

  • Don’t fall for the lies.
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