Meet Our Guide, Fadi abu Jaber

Sharing our story

My career began with a genuine love for people and storytelling. I am Jordanian, and from a young age I naturally found myself explaining places, history, and culture to visitors. What started informally, helping friends and travelers explore Jordan, quickly grew into a passion and then a profession. Over time, I began working with premium and small group travel companies, focusing on creating experiences that feel personal, well paced, and meaningful. Today, I see my role not just as a guide, but as a host for my country.

A land of extremes - from city to desert

Jordan is special because it brings together extraordinary history, dramatic landscapes, and genuine hospitality in a very small area. In a single journey, guests can explore ancient cities like Petra, float in the Dead Sea, walk through deserts like Wadi Rum, and experience traditions that are still very much alive today. Jordanians are naturally welcoming, and visitors feel that warmth everywhere they go. Jordan is not just a place to visit, it is a place that people connect with emotionally.

Connect with locals

Petra is always a highlight and leaves a lasting impression. However, many guests later say it is the quieter moments that stay with them the most. Sitting with locals, sharing tea, watching the sunset in the desert, or hearing a story that brings history to life. Travelmarvel guests especially enjoy the balance between iconic sights and relaxed, authentic experiences.

10,000 years of history

One fun fact guests enjoy is that Jordan has been continuously inhabited for over 10,000 years. It often surprises people to realize that humans have lived, traded, and travelled through this land since the Stone Age. I also like to tell guests that when Jordanians say you are welcome anytime, they truly mean it. Hospitality here is not a formality, it is part of who we are.

Must try cuisine

Mansaf is a must. It is Jordan’s national dish and a true symbol of hospitality. Guests should also try falafel, fresh hummus, maqluba, and for dessert, knafeh. Food in Jordan is about sharing, and meals are often where the strongest connections are made.

All are welcome

Jordan is very safe and welcoming, and guided tours are ideal for solo travellers. Guests feel supported, included, and comfortable from the moment they arrive. Many solo travellers tell me they never feel alone on tour and often leave with new friendships.

Travel with ease

A guided tour allows guests to relax and fully enjoy their journey. They do not need to worry about logistics, language, timing, or cultural details. More importantly, a guide adds context and understanding. Guests learn not just what they are seeing, but why it matters and how it connects to daily life in Jordan today. A guided tour turns a visit into a deeper experience.

Guests become friends

The best part of my job is seeing Jordan through the eyes of my guests. I enjoy watching people arrive curious and sometimes unsure, then leave feeling connected and confident. Seeing a group grow closer through shared experiences and knowing I helped create memories they will carry for a long time is incredibly rewarding.

Be transformed by Jordan

One moment I see again and again is how guests react emotionally to Jordan. People arrive thinking Petra will be the highlight, and it certainly is, but then they experience a sunset in Wadi Rum. The silence, the colours, and the vastness of the desert often take them by surprise. I have seen guests become deeply emotional, some even quietly cry, not out of sadness but because the moment feels powerful and meaningful. Those are the moments that stay with people long after the journey ends.