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and Burqu along the remote Eastern Desert Highway, a 4WD with camping gear is highly
recommended.
TOURING THE DESERT CASTLES
Jumping on an organised tour of the desert castles from Amman makes a lot of sense, especially if you're short of
time or on a tight budget. Tours can be arranged at the Palace, Farah and Cliff hotels in Amman (
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, which
charge about JD15 to JD20 per person for a full-day trip. You're unlikely to get a better deal by negotiating directly
with the driver of a service taxi or private taxi in Amman, and regular taxi drivers are rarely keen on leaving the
city. Tours can also be arranged from the Black Iris and Mariam hotels in Madaba.
