HARASSED in Petra (The side of Petra they don’t show you) البتراء الاردن 🇯🇴
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2021
- My first day in Petra was an eye-opener, and whilst Jordan is full of kind and friendly people, there are a lot of scammers and salesmen that prey on tourists at this world wonder.
I was harassed in Petra as soon as I went through the first turnstile, and in this video is a side of Petra that they don’t show you.
Watch as I head from the entrance to the Petra archaeological site to the iconic Treasury building, and meet some interesting characters along the way.
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The best thing is to ignore them. You are too polite. Do not stop or engage.
It was interesting to engage just to show others what it's like.
Yeah. They want to scam you, so you owe them no respect
Even if you ignore them they don't leave you alone. I went with my husband in the beginning of june and we visited Petra. The guy wanted to take pictures of us and when I said no thanks, he actually blocked our way on the stairs near the treasury and told us that we weren't allowed to go that way without a guide, which is not true. I told him it's not true, and he said you can go complain to the police, and the thing is there was no network seevice there and we can't go back to talk to the police because we'd have to walk a lot! So my husband just held my hand and walked away because he didn't want us to get in trouble and they just really ruined my day at Petra. It is sad because it's a very beautiful place.
The best thing is not go there lol
@@drmeryem8336just ignore, ignore, and ignore
I had a similar awful experience, actually worse. This guy I hired touched me inappropriately. I felt humiliated and hopeless. I wanted to report him to authorities, but he explained to me that all these kids and these guys you see in the video here are protected by tribal ties and authorities won't touch them. He really ruined my experienced not to mention the JOD 300 he demanded. I just wanted to get out of there as soon as I could. This was a very strange, isolated and sad experience because when i went back to Amman city that day, after that ordeal, I felt safe and people were respectful. A whole other world. And I'm from Tunisia, you'd think I am immune to harassment. It's terrifying each time. Plus I'm one of those people that freeze in the face of danger and avoid confrontation at all cost.
Hi Maya, I am so sorry to hear about your experience in Petra. This shouldn't happen anywhere, and you certainly wouldn't expect it to happen at a world wonder. I can imagine as a woman it would be an intimidating situation to be in. I know another female traveller who visited Petra and also experience harassment. It is not good enough and there should be more done to ensure it doesn't happen in the future, but I can't imagine it will.
Hi Maya
I am from Jordan and I come from bedouin tribal roots .. first of all I am very sorry for your experience and am ashamed that this happened in my country.
I would like to clarify a few things for you so maybe someone else would read the comment and benefit from this info
First - there is no such thing as someone being protected by tribal ties if you had reported him the police would have dragged him. additionally, in Jordanian culture what he did was extremely shameful. actually any random person would have scolded him if they knew
Secondly - 300 JOD is almost one month's salary. so clearly this person is scamming you
Third - the majority of the ppl working these jobs around petra are not bedouin nor native to that area. they are just saying that to lure tourists . the Goverment in jordan have done alot to stop them but they continue to make insane amounts of money so they come back as soon as the police leaves. its a truly sad reality
I don't recommend you hire anyone or engage with any person who approaches you randomly. all the good sights and places are accessible without anyone's help or guidance.
Hi respected maya my wish Allah kareem keep you safe any where ameen
@@Maya-ef8tb respected maya thanks so much u reply me i pray for you in my duaa
@Khaldoun you're absolutely right and I wish more people would read your comment
@Maya ... I advise any lady who would go through the same experience to inform the authority and definitely action would be taken.
If you're an experienced traveler, this type of hawking shouldn't phase you much. But it not, it can be quite annoying and intimidating. Main problem for Westerners is they're way too polite. Just because some guy flags you down saying "Hey friend!" You don't need to stop and listen. It might feel rude, but just say No or no thanks firmly. Repeat a few times if you must. Don't overdo it. You're not trying to start a fight or be belligerent. Just be firm. The more you engage with them, the more they think they have a chance to make a sale. If you know you're not buying whatever they're offering, just say No and move on.
I get what you’re saying, but I like being polite to people because respect should be universal.
@@TravellingTom These people are not Westerners, they don't understand the concept.
They are plain criminals and know very well that they are crossing boundaries. If it were not for witnesses being around, than Tom would have been robbed.
Exactly! Same in Egypt.
When I went there for the first time I learned that the harsh way.
They truly harass the tourists.
@@TravellingTom Respect should be universal, yes. But it's not. This is a completely different culture with different behaviours. If you cannot adapt, you get ripped off. They are friendly but they are not your friends. They, in fact look down on you.
What puzzles me Tom is you are an experienced traveller, so you must know not to engage in the first place just don't talk to these people and stop being so polite 😂😂😂😂
This is actually one of the best videos ever seen of this place so well done.
The place similar in the USA is in Utah, type in peek-a-boo canyon and you will think your back in Jordan.
You made me laugh when you said you didn't want to see from the upper viewpoint you just wanted to see the iconic view and get out of there that was pretty much the same as me.
Yeah haha, but it also made easy content, so worth speaking to them in the end.
Yeah, maybe that's the place I was referring to - the scenery is incredible. I'll have to check out that canyon if I'm ever in western USA!
@@TravellingTom yes that's a very good point and something I didn't think of.
It was excellent content to show the real Petra, that includes the harassment and the guides and gives a very true picture of what to expect.
I'm currently in Petra and I'd wish more youtubers would make videos about these "tourist hunters" that are constantly pursuing you. It's extremely annoying at the treasury bc you just want to take some photos but every minute someone is approaching you. Not to mention that these donkeys and camels are most likely abused and battered, so I find it really sad when I see tourists falling into this, probably they don't realise or maybe they just care about having a cool Instagram pic. Anyway, the best tactic is to ignore them and not engage in conversation, and if they keep bothering me then I start talking to them right away in my mother language (which they ofc don't understand lol). I hope some day youtubers start talking about the animal and child abuse of these scammers.
Yeah, they really are a stain on Petra, which is simply a beautiful place. Still, they didn't ruin it for me and I was able to enjoy it regardless. Hope you could, too!
I do talk about the donkeys, children, guides and horses on my channel
Those camels look healthy it's not fair to assume that everyone in foreign countries abuses their animals just because some do.
@@fedyno4reviews have you been to Petra and seen it for yourself mate?
@@TravellingTomwhat a pathetic excuse for a human being. Who the fk calls humans "stains" besides self entitled pr*cks.
I experienced the same thing when I visited Petra, they were really not polite, annoying, and relentless. Thanks for sharing this to the world, people need to be aware of this.
It's such a shame, but it didn't spoil the occasion. I would still recommend people visit, but they just need to be careful.
They think you have not done your homework b4 coming. They put people off from visiting so beautiful places, especially being on your own.
As a Jordanian I’m sorry Fr we also don’t like them at all
Not to mention super expensive more expensive USA
i was there for about 2 days i saw petra and got tf out of there
It doesnt end woth Petra when you exit, the street shops and restaurants do tje same thing yelling at you and trying to get you to come into their shop or restaurant
It's basically any touristic area in the world where tourism is the only way to make a living. I mean even in some places like downtown New York or Chicago you have very rude street vendors. In fact its part of their charm like The Wiener's Circle or Ed Debevic's.
Granted, they don't harass you there, but you just need to be aware and prepared. being a Scouser I thought he'd have thicker skin. 🤣
Fun fact a horse ride is included in the ticket of Petra. It's written very small at the bottom of the entry ticket. Don't let them scam you if they charge for horse ride. ;)
It's a tip to the guy. You would really just ride a horse and walk away?
Very true!
As a Jordanian I find this very upsetting and disappointing, the tourism police can do better they know these guys by name. My advice is to never tell them when you have arrived or when you'll leave, and never tell them you're alone. Tell them that you're late and trying to catch up with your friends down the siq and just hurry with your steps, and it's best not to engage with them at all but it's good that you kept a friendly approach, don't get confrontational with them.
And we're really sorry for everyone who endured this.
No problem. The trip overall was great and most Jordanians I met were very friendly.
These must be Iraqi or Syrian refugees
@@expressdotpc I don't think so, refugees in Jordan tend to keep to themselves, the locals wouldn't tolerate people from outside of their town (let alone refugees) to compete with them
@@ofaisal86 I have seen it in Istanbul. Unless, these are children of Bedouins!
@@expressdotpc I know, but Petra is a very different place, its not a cosmopolitan large city, it is a very small secondary town, everybody knows everybody, and they can be very territorial
This pretty well matches our experience in Petra. Thankfully our tour host told us, "If you even make eye contact with them, they will hound you all the way to the treasury." He also told us to say either a definite "yes" or "no", never "maybe." I rode a camel at the treasury and was told the charge was $10 (US) and I told them I would give them $5, which they took. I gave the boy who filmed me on my phone $5. When I walked away he brought me the $5 bill I gave him which had a small tear near the corner. He told me he needed another one because the one I gave him was "broken." I told him it would work just fine and walked away.
Our experience was even worse. We told this one guy six times "NO" and after that I raised my voice and had to ask him that how many times I have to say NO that he understands it. And there was a tourist police nearby then he was understanding. But Jordan is a beautyful country.
Glad you managed to avoid being ripped off!
Shocking!
Actually the little boy wasn't wrong to come back to you and tell you the cash you'd given him was broken. In some countries such as Jordan ripped cash has no value and cannot be used.
I experienced some of this the other day when I was there, ignored all the horse/donkey/camel guys but even after saying La Shukran a couple of times a couple got quite angry! Just kept on walking, then the Treasury was another level kids coming from all angles trying to get you to pay 5JD, then scuffles broke out between them at the entrance point to the climb for the "Instagram photo", I just walked off as I'd seen the treasury and like you didn't let it spoil my day, I've actually had worse in Egypt tbh.
Crazy, mate! Funnily enough I didn’t get harassed in Egypt. Must just be luck of the draw!
I visited Petra a month ago but fortunately l had a guide with me . I admit l was scared of all these people at the beginning,but after some "no" l said with a very serious mood,they definitely stopped asking. Not everyone was annoying honestly,l have to admit that and there also was a shop owner that had been so kind and polite, he even gave magnets for free to me,after I bought a bracelet there . I lost my sunglasses which are expensive and a Bedouin came to give them back to me,l wanted to give him a tip and first time refused,then accepted. They might behaved like that bec of the tourguide,but really l was not bothered by any of them😊. Thanks for the video😊. Kind regards!
I'm glad you had a positive experience!
@@TravellingTom many thanks 😊. Have a great day 😊.
I'm Jordanian , the best thing is to get an Arabic guide or person with you , they will tell these people to piss off. Ofcourse they want to make some money , but they do it in an aggressive way , same thing in Egypt. They usually don't harass Arabs or native Arabic speaking people , they only do it to tourist from Europe or USA. Petra is beautiful and Jordan is beautiful , people and food are the best , this video is an exception for sure.
I was with a guide at the Pyramids and was never hassled. Maybe this is the way!
Video not a exception MULTIPLE have said will never go that country. It’s pretty a walking Virus Pop Ad IRL 😂😂
I experienced the same kind of thing when I visited the West Bank. They're absolutely relentless. As others have said, keep your head down, say "No thank you" and keep walking.
I had similar in the West Bank, but they weren't scammy there.
I had the exact same experience of harassment on my visit to Petra in February 2020. The guy did actually explain that the entry ticket included the price of a horse ride to the Treasury, but I explained that I wanted to walk there and get the exercise. Even so, he kept on insisting that I should take the ride and I kept on refusing. It is a difficult position to be in, even though I was assertive and at no time did I waver. Even so, this unpleasantness happens very suddenly and when one is in such a mood of anticipation of seeing one of the great wonders of the world, one is unprepared for the sudden change of mood and raising of heart rate.
This was the only time I had any issue with anyone during my short stay in Jordan, I found Jordanian people to be warm, welcoming, respectful, polite and cheerful. I will certainly be planning another trip to this wonderful country at a future time.
Agreed! These people aren't representative of most Jordanians, and I'm glad someone else sees it that way!
Went there 8 years ago best advice was Petra opens at 6am, get there at open and walk it, nobody’s there. The tourists buses get there at 9am along with these touts.
Good idea!
Im Jordanian🇯🇴 and I'll be honest there are lots of creeps in Jordan (and in every corner of the world).. But luckily I haven't had any experience with this kind of disgusting people... And sorry to you i hope that what happened to you didnt Makes an bad impression about jordan.. And i promise you jordanian are kind and lovely... Take care ❤️❤️❤️
No problem, it is just these people trying to scam money. I have found other Jordanian people to be kind and friendly!
This video is worth a thousand words.
Beauty is power; the incredible shots is its sword.
This place looks amazing.
Thanks!
I went to Petra in November one year and, as it was cool, the tourist masses weren't there and so the number of salesmen was few and weren't much of a bother at all.
Glad you had an enjoyable experience!
See this is why i pretend im deaf.. sign language isn’t universal.. 😂 idc if you stop me mid conversation.. ill jump right into my act
Hahaha, good shout! 😂
Thanks for sharing this Tom. I will soon visit Jordan and I feel like it will be Egypt 2.0, but maybe not as hardcore. I doubt any place on earth can beat Luxor. However it is a shame that Petra, a wonder of the world, has this kind of scams going on. Everything seems to be institutionalized. Everything in Petra is possible to be seen on foot in a couple of days right? I've got a 2-day ticket. Also I've got some questions regarding Wadi Rum but I couldn't find any of your videos there. Have you been to Wadi Rum? Cheers mate and great content. I just found out about your channel.
Thanks for watching! Funnily enough, I didn't have any problems in Egypt, even though I heard some stories about it. I didn't go to Wadi Rum, but I saw everything (pretty much) in Petra in 1.5 days.
Omg 🥲 i am jordanian and we are never like this people i am sorry for you , we met there and i was glad to see you .
Hi Ola, thanks for the comment. I know that most Jordanians are good people, which you will see in my future videos. Nice to meet you!
Yes Jordanians are like this. Aggressive, annoying and a bunch of scammers....
@@simonlarsen6847 haha ok , not all .
When was video done ? Year and month please? I’m just curious about the weather there. Thanks.
September 2021
I think the problem is you actually stopped, listened and engaged. I was here at the beginning of this month, a quick hi and no thanks while continuing to walk always worked.
Ah well, I was curious
Ticket is not cheap there, I bought Jordan pass which is included ticket of Petra. I ignored this guy before
Yeah, it's quite an expensive country. Especially around Petra as they put prices up because of tourists.
@@TravellingTom that's true, but it's worth to visit. Jordan has many attractions that you can visit
I visited petra like 3 days ago, people were a bit rude pestering me to take photos etc, but i didnt engage in conversations so they left, if you do that I think you will be fine, the thing that sucked a bit is that they dont let you go into petras palace, and charge to take photos at one of the locations to take a picture of the palace, but tbh I would recommend it as a visit, great views
Good tips! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
I was in Petra some 35 years ago ... i'm so glad i was able to see it back then, when crowds were small
I bet that was some experience!
Yeah I went in 2018 and we were warned not to ride the camels because they will swarm you and not let you off until you pay triple what they initially asked for. I had this group of kids who would not leave me alone for like 20 minutes until finally they left. They are relentless. Had something similar in Jerusalem, merchants would walk up to me and out jewelry on me and it took me a second to realize they were demanding money from me and wouldn’t take it back, I had to be aggressive. It really ruins what is otherwise a nice time.
Just ignor these scammers they do not represent us as jordanians .. those scammers need to be re- strained i just wonder where are the authorities
Agreed. The Jordanian people are great!
Am jordanian and I got almost scammed and embarrassed as I was with foreigners..
Unfortunately touristic destinations all over the world suffers from the same thing .
But as Arabs we describe ourselves as people of dignity and honor this issue is really bad and
Police government knows it but as local tribes are controlling it if government tries to stop them they will revolut against it
It's a shame, because a lot of people have problems from what I have been told. Fortunately, it didn't ruin my experience!
No, this doesn't happens all over the world, this hardcore harassment happens mostly in Arabic countries, accept it or not, I tell you from my own experience.
Here in Greece , same thing happens in touristic areas
''dignity and honor'' reminded my these verses. Peace.
''The Arabs are the worst in disbelief and hypocrisy, and the most likely to ignore the laws that GOD has revealed to His messenger.'' Quran 9-97
I had the best experience in Istanbul, Turkey on a 45 Days trip. But one day at Eminonu & Grand Baazaa area we got harrased as well as scammed. My mistake, after all the walking, we decided to get a pedicure at the Salon in that area. They charged us 2000 Liras, back then was USD 250.00 at a shabby stupid place. Anyway we got into the mess; did not make a fuss, paid it and walked home. We felt like shit, sad and embarrassed. We learnt our lesson. But we understand that it’s touristic places and we have to be smarter. It’s not a reflection of the whole country, it’s just how touristic areas work. Lesson learnt, next time we won’t even understand English.
Well done on this video mate.. im going here to film in a couple weeks. Just sub
Cheers, mate. Hope you enjoyed your trip!
I’m Jordanian, and I’ll face them in all tourist areas around the country!
So the best thing to do is always ignore and keep walking. You’re polite to them that’s why they think they have a chance to talk you into it.
I’m not saying they’re bad people, it’s just the way they hunt for tourists it’s a shame!
Overall, just ignore and enjoy your time to the max.
The behavior of this vlogger is not good as well. He make a big story and a video with HARASSMENT in title and everything. This video is useless. he just had to leave those boys and that's it, end of story..
Not really as they kept following me. And not every tourist will walk away, so sometimes it is useful to show these things on camera for what they are.
Thanks! Most of the Jordanian people were really friendly and welcoming!
@@TravellingTom you’re always welcome in your second home.
If you plan to visit again, let me know and my family and friends will take care of you to have to most amazing time, and not to face any problems nor issues.
Thanks for sharing. A bit similar to my experience at the Pyramids of Giza, where the scammers were extremely relentless. Wearing sunglasses + mask definitely helps reduce contact with them…Hopefully when i visit Petra it won’t be as “crazy” as Giza.
It's strange, because when I went to the Pyramids they left me alone and I wasn't harassed, although a lot of people seem to have had a different experience to me!
Morocco is even worse then Egypt. I almost got fingered there by a bunch of men when I was 15.
Hahha its worse they are lucky they have Petra or no one would come
Pretty sure that was the same kid that lured me and my mates to an amazing top view, to the left of the treasury. The view was fantastic but your negotiating skills need to be polished. Him and others were relentless at times, mostly between the ticket entrance gate and the treasury. You HAVE to stand your ground and keep walking. Don’t show your source of money because my buddy had his wallet raided when he pulled it out. After the treasury its more relaxed, mostly vendors that will try to lure you to buy their souvenirs. Overall I’m very satisfied with my experience and loved being able to see Petra.
Good tips - thanks for watching!
Jordan 🇯🇴 is one of my favorite conutries but the Jordanian govermant has to do better and get rid of these scammers
Yes, there just needs to be some rules in place. They should be allowed to make money but they don't need to scam people to do so.
Wow my dad and i went here march 2018 and payed for a donkey ride up to the view and after giving the guy 20$ agreed he started screaming that we agreed on 50. we just walked away but he had a full on tantrum in front of crowds. horrible behavior it ruined my dad's experience tbh.
Sorry to hear that, Aidan. It's a shame they behave in such a way at a beautiful place like Petra!
They also treat the animals terribly at Petra. Chances are if they are exploiting animals they will exploit people also.
@@TravellingTom It was! Ruined our entire experience in Jordan. Shouting about how disgusting our country is etc... really sad behavior and even more sad to see nobody stops or condemns this..
@@anandferguson5274 True. Pretty sad nobody in the country does anything about it. Gives the country and its people a really bad rep
@@anandferguson5274 yeah you can thank Islam for that too but most people are too afraid to admit that truth.
Totally! Once I arrived to the Treasury 3 guys at the very same time offer me: a photo, a ride with a camel and other photo, so I was annoyed cause in the meantime I was taking a pic to a friend and I crashed his camera.
So my answers to them was really rude, one of them told me: why are you angry mam? (Cause they insist a lot?) and I replied: cause you insist and I already told you that I’m not interested! . What it suprised me was the answer, he told me: well mam here we are to do business.. and I told him: well here I am on vacations so I want be in peace thank you!
(He leave me alone…😊)
Glad you managed to get away. Hope it didn't ruin your visit!
I'm from Petra I'm really sorry for that guys when you come to Petra make sure to get the right information from the visitor center there is officially guys the can give you the right thing in it believe me we will never accept these here we are friendly people and welcome to
Thank you, bro! Great advice!
You handled yourself well. When traveling sometimes you have to understand everyone is trying to make money , and being assertive is required. 🔱
Yeah, good point.
These guys don’t understand?
NO MEANS NOOOOO !!!
i am a tour guide from Jordan. the people you have seen in Petra are people who make a living out of tourism and only tourism. they will try to sell a service or an activity to anybody who is willing to pay for it , if you stop and listen to them they try harder. the "am cool mate, cheers" on 6:08 solves all your problems
also Petra is an ancient city from the 4th century B.C :)
Thanks for the info! There is no issue in making money out of tourism, but there is no need to scam people at the same time.
Do you need to be a certified tour guide in Jordan in order to operate ?
@akragas4394 yes all authoritiesed tour guide have a license form the ministry of tourism
@TravellingTom I just saw the comment .
Honestly in all my travels at least I got scammed ones or twice around the world so...
@@Abbad9 Exactly, those Gypsies are obiviously illegals.
The key is not to reply to them and just keep walking. Just say “thank you” and move on. It worked for me.
As soon as you reply to them, they will chase after you.
Yeah, I get that
Same in Mexico. It’s not harassment, it’s how you hustle.
I found people in Mexico to be much friendlier.
Thanks for the heads up!
Im off to petra next year, luckily for me , my hubby has a very scary f-off face 🤣
It actually didnt look as harrassy as the souqs in Dubai, they are on another level, but it good to be prepared 🙂
You’ll have a great time in Petra, don’t worry! 😊
Just visited Petra, had a bit of an altercation near the Petra view with the local guides. I could see that they were forcing an Asian lady to hire a guide who'd take her to the viewpoint and they can charge anything b/w 10-20 JOD for this 2 min guide to the view. The fact is you can easily get yourself there if you are careful and follow other tourists. The lady refused to go up when she was surrounded and decided to go elsewhere, I just couldn't keep quiet and told her that she could go to the view and a guide would not be required. Within a second of me saying this, I was surrounded by the guides and got greeted with the choicest of cuss words. Had to ignore this and move away as I had my wife by my side. Rest assured, if it were me and my boys, those Bedouin bastards would know better than to mess with Indians.
Shocking, mate!
"If it were me and my boys, those Bedouin bastards would know better than to mess with Indians".
lmaoooo
@@Regular_Pigeon What exactly is the reason to laugh your ass off off off off?
@@sauravsarkar4814 You think you would be an Indian Rambo and fight off your attackers.
@@Regular_Pigeon Not all fights require people to go in all guns blazing. However, I just loved your interpretation 😀
I live in jordan and yep petra is like that all tourist attractions are like that and hella expensive one day our family went to the roman theater and we wanted to get 2 ice creams and 4 soda THEN IT WAS 10JD AKA 15USD BUT IN OTHER PLACES IT 1JD
Crazy, isn't it?!
Yeah those guys will rip you off any chance they get.
the tourism industry in Jordan is bloody, as a Jordanian citizen when I want to Petra they charged for 1 dinar for entry, but if you’re not a Jordanian citizen they will charge you 40 JD which is equivalent to 44 British pounds or 57 USD. It is completely horrible and needs to be fixed..
I understand why though. There are probably taxes Jordanians pay to help with upkeep and also people shouldn't be charged a high amount to learn about their own country.
Buddy of mine had A horrible time in Egypt with the same situation. After A few days he opted to stay in hotel surroundings
Tom, I assume you made the video to show people the types of "harassment" one receives. These are quite easy to ignore as I'm sure you do, usually. I recently returned from a few days in Petra and then also 10 days in Egypt and yes, there is a LOT of "harassment" (more in Egypt) but I suppose there are enough people that do take the horse rides, camel rides, donkey rides, buy the water, souvenirs, let someone lead them to the "best view" (that can sometimes be worth it if one is in a hurry), etc. to make it worth the while of these poor people who are trying to earn money. It's easy to say no or just ignore them and not engage in conversation. Wearing shades, a facemask and a hat or keffiyeh helps, lol. Getting to the top for the most amazing views is worth doing and buying freshly made pomegranate juice in Jordan is a win-win. It's an incredible place. Thanks for sharing. Everyone - buy at least one scarf!
They have less tourists currently (like only 5% of what they usually have), so they were more pushy than what they are like usually. I didn't find Egypt bad, but I guess I just got lucky. I've also spoken to other people who've visited Petra before and they've had some bad experiences, so not just me that found this!
Thanks for watching and for your comment though!
@@TravellingTom We've been a few times and there are definitely less tourists now. There were also less people selling, I found. There did seem to be a fair amount of horse owners though, and not much interest from any tourists. The carriages didn't seem to be around this time which were very popular other times we've been there. It looks like they were replaced by golf carts.
This was not our experience at all. We went this week and they were relentless, annoying and didn't take no for an answer. I prevented eye contact and never engaged, but they pretty much managed to ruin our experience (and I'm a very tolerant and easy-going person when it comes to these things usually, but we just didn't get a minute of rest). I'm glad Tom made this video. But the rest of Jordan is absolutely amazing.
I went to Egypt first it was not bad all
Then Petra - id never recommend ppl coming here you are constantly harassed the whole time you’re inside Petra and then, when you leave petea walking to your hotel walking on the street that the vendors and the shop owners and restaurant owners are harassing you to come into their shops
i went in 2019 and and thoroughly enjoyed
Glad you had a good trip!
“No thank you” worked for me every single time.
Good for you!
"Can you stop please for one second?" Keep walking!
Will try that next time haha
Makes me love my sofa and big TV in Yorkshire so much more, I’ve travelled a LOT and I don’t really miss it...bricks are bricks wherever you go.
Haha, fair enough!
Exactly. Do not even look at him walked past him do not engage in conversation walked past, and that people are too nice and talk to these people. Don’t even look at them say nothing, and keep walking. The thing is if you engaged to keep talking to the best thing for you to do is ignore them and enjoy your things you were at fault when you talk to them then that aggravate you, so it’s all about how you react.
I can try next time haha
I travel so often and i barely have this problem. The problem eight the White and westerners is they stop snd engage. If you do not make a direct eye contact or respond they will not continue or engage. But when you stop that is sign of you being unsure and doubtful. They take it as an opportunity to sell.
Not every conversation has to be bad.
Very sorry for your experience mate 🥵 despite the grate views. It’s just the way it is in a lot of tourist places around the world.
Cheers mate. Yeah, still a great visit!
can I ask when you went? planning to go in February but mot sure if it is too cold or not
September 2021. It was very hot when it was there. It will be warm in February, but then I am from the UK so everywhere else feels warm in winter for me 😆
yes I was thinking it will be warmer then the U.K. appreciate the quick response looking forward to going although not looking forward to the constant harassment lol
Wow this whole time I thought I was watching Simon lol
Hahaha, I’ve had that a few times 😅
I’ve been to Petra, I didn’t experience this level of harassment, rather the level of kindness and hospitality shown was exceptional. Everyone was so helpful and ready to go above and beyond. Amazing place.
How long ago? Also are you male or female?
Me too, the problem is that he stopped and talked. Just say no thanks and move on, keep walking.
@@aibel99 I went last month and stayed there for a few days. I’m a female
It doesn’t sound like you went to Petra at all.
Did you just watch the video? I’m here now it’s terrible you get harassed everywhere You go
Weather inside Petra, or on the streets by the restaurant owners and shop owners 😂 you stop to look at a restaurant menu and they come running out to you, begging you to come inside
@@jeffreyrobert3342 It's weird as I didn't feel that it was overbearing when I went, I think when I was in Petra it was quite busy so they could've been busy hassling other people. I always find that saying "no thanks, good luck" and keep walking ends any kind of sales pitch.
Carry a sandal in your back pocket so it's visible. If they keep harassing you carry it in your hand and you'll get a wide berth. Those in the know understand why. Friends of mine did this and although it caught the attention of the police and some angry bystanders they weren't approached anymore.
Don't want to start a fight with anyone tbf
Pro Tip: Don't stop if a plain clothed guy asks you to stop to "explain" something. Don't follow their instructions. It enables them to waste your time. They are not the police. You have no obligation to answer their questions or talk to them. Keep walking.
Good shout, thanks!
It’s best to go in a group so you can save each other when needed.
Possibly
I had this in cairo at the pyramids.
These countries are amazing but these people ruin the hell out of the experience.
I think it's worth paying the top operators money to keep you safe.
Thanks for the advice!
Geez. Ok, I think I am fine. I would just turn around and go, I am not as nice as you are.
Haha, it wasn't too bad. A bit annoying but it is what it is!
Wow all that named after a Brookside character how cool is that
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@@TravellingTom Petra
Petra is full of scammers, goods with no prices on them, expensive cabs, camel and horse rides; Amman is better but way less persistent; in fairness not unique suffering from this
Definitely, there are many tourist sites across the globe with scammers!
They are poor and trying to earn money. Its the same in morocco. Its not harassment its just their culture.
Being polite and respectful are human qualities, they are not limited to a single culture.
@@TravellingTom i see them being very polite. They were not rude were they. 🤦🤦🤦
Can you go inside the Treasury??
No, unfortunately not.
Start speaking in a language they don't understand from the beggining, they will leave you alone after a minute. I did this in Aswan,Egypt and since they couldn't understand Greek they got of my back soon enough to hassle another tourist😄
Haha, maybe I need to learn a few words of Japanese or something!
The problem was you stopped for them! I was getting anxious for you, look what other people did they said no thank you and kept walking, DONT STOP!!!
I was being polite. Maybe I will try a different way next time.
I had no idea Petra would be like this. It's a shame to see to see stalls set up at the side of the sites, kind of ruins the setting. Thanks for sharing. This place was on my list but now - not so sure.
Make sure you visit! I don’t intend to put anyone off, it is still a wonderful place that all travellers should visit at some point!
Geeezus when they asked you to stop to hear them out, NOPE, I'm gonna keep walking because it's my time, money and vacation!
I'm too curious haha
In Rapa Nui you cannot visit the site without a local guide, but you will never ever will be annoyed like this. This happens because the authority’s of that country haven’t organize well the turistic structure of their country. If they don’t do that they will destroy the tourism of their country
Interesting! I would love to visit someday!
@@TravellingTom we wait for you. I am a very experimented guide. My name is Emilia Tepano. So you will be very 🤗 welcome🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿
@@emiliatepano8504 Gracias, Emilia. ¡No puedo esperar!
F that place. I rather go to a place to be away from people. That would just ruin the damn experience
It's definitely a shame, but it doesn't ruin the experience. I would still recommend going!
Hustling and bargaining are ways of life in that region of the world. Is to be expected!
True
You did not get harassed in Cairo Because you were with a tour guide. They know you are off limits!!! Nice video tho!!
Ah, perhaps that could be it!
Wow for some reason I didn’t expect so many people to speak perfect english there
Their language skills are amazing tbf
You have to ignore them, not make contact and say la shukran
Thanks for the advice!
I didn't see much of that at all when I was there.
That's good, then!
Yep, maybe they cracked down on them. @@TravellingTom
That wasn't really harassment. I think they were just trying to practice English by telling you that you need to stay 4 days to really explore the country.
They weren't "just trying to practice English." 🤣 There are other ways to do that.
Don't be so naive man. They were DEFINITELY trying to get something out of him. Rewatch the video 🤦🏾😂 you're the type that will stop to talk with the guys and end up getting talked into being scammed.
@@Rude_Boiit's still not even close to harrassment
@@usibistro _"Harassment refers to words or behavior that threatens, intimidates, or demeans a person. _*_Harassment is unwanted, uninvited, and unwelcome and causes nuisance, alarm, or substantial emotional distress without any legitimate purpose."_*
By the textbook definition of harassment, yes, this IS DEFINITELY harassment.
NEVER say it's your first time.. say you're a local.. problem solved.
i would have just straight out ignored them and walked away, that was kind of painful to watch, i was harassed like that in paris
Ah well, I kind of expected it. Just got to hold your ground.
"I don't like donkeys" bruuh 😂
Lmao, didn't know what else to say 🤣
I feel bad for those people, basically begging for money, I would've just given the young one some money cos they're clearly desperate!! 😢
Yeah, it's sad to see
Why do you keep stopping for each one of them??
I'm too polite haha
I would never pay anybody to take a photo, there are plenty of tourists to ask
Yeah good shout
For all these sites around the world it is the same. What you have to understnd is that these giys jist try to make money for living. So being polite but direct is quote fine. Just imagine you were in their situation. Even though they might go on your nerves they were just offering a service
Yes, but politeness and respect shouldn't be forgotten.
Why don't you just interrupt them and try to sell something to them? They'll run away. I've done it and it works.
the thing is in theses types of countries they dont have the dole so every day they have to go out and scratch a living
So thee government give them no support?
@@TravellingTom correct
@@TravellingTom Morocco is the same
i went to petra as a jordanian. don’t trust anything they say i got a ticket for 1 dinar tourists get it for 25. a horse is 3 dinar for me and 40 for tourists just ignore them
Will take that into account next time
Headphones would be a handy way of shutting them out.
Good tip haha!
They are so bad with tourists. They could make so much more.
Very true. Be open and honest. They don't need to deceive people in order to make money!
Two mistakes. He answered when asked "Where from?!?" And then he stopped when the mas asked or told him to.
Ah well, we live and learn!
You guys are too nice, just ignore them and keep walking
I will try that next time.
So sorry for that, I don't know what they feed us man.
No need to apologise!
Tip - when they start to talk to you, say 'nem, nem'. when the then ask you where you are from say Budapest - NONE of them can speak Hungarian, and realise they are on a hiding to nowt and leave you be! I watched one vid and the buggers ( no joke ) offered the vlogger a night of gay bumming!!!!!!!!!!! I ask you?? BTW Petra hasn't been inhabited for over a million years, humans weren't around that long ago.
I've heard a lot of stories now about people being offered s*x. Very worrying.
Notice the cut marks on the rocks....those are look to me having been machined created,...you see them in other ancient stone works around the planet......
Haha, who knows
Petra is turning into Egypt 😂😂
Ironically, I didn't have this happen to me when I visited the Pyramids of Giza.
I am Jordanian. This is not acceptable, just don’t engage with them . Tell them no and leave
Thanks for your advice
Same in Egypt
Which is weird as it didn't happen to me in Egypt!
Wow! The crowds, shops and stuff really bring down the perception we have of that place as isolated from so much civilization.
Yeah, but people want to see these places, so what can you do?