Embassy of Jordan in Cairo, Egypt; address 6 Basem El-Kateb Street, Dokki, 3711906; phone +37486169. Head of mission: Mr Amjad Odeh Al-Adayleh.
Head of mission: Mr Amjad Odeh Al-Adayleh, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Jordan's stunning landscapes and rich history make it an appealing destination for many Egyptian travelers. With its renowned sites like Petra and the Dead Sea, it attracts a segment of Egypt's population of 111 million.
Jordan is generally considered safe for tourists, particularly those coming from Egypt. According to the Global Peace Index, Jordan ranks 65th out of 160 countries, making it safer than Egypt, which ranks 103rd. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Jordan is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to Egypt's 2.6. While the female murder rates are slightly higher in Jordan (0.6) than in Egypt (0.5), overall crime rates suggest a safer environment in Jordan. The Global Organized Crime Index also indicates that Jordan has lower scores in various crime categories compared to Egypt, particularly in mafia groups (Jordan: 1.5 vs. Egypt: 3.0) and resource crime (Jordan: 1.5 vs. Egypt: 4.0). Overall, tourists can feel relatively secure while visiting Jordan.