Making kohl
A local Bedouin will show you the process of making Kohl, the Bedouin eye makeup that is believed to strengthen eyesight, protect against eye ailment in addition to its cosmetic and aesthetic uses. You will be taken through the process from the burning of cotton and olive oil under the Saj, to collecting the Kohl and applying it. This experience is operated year-round but is only available through a licensed guide.
Making Arabic coffee
Arabic coffee is an essential part of the Bedouin traditions; the Bedouins serve it on almost every occasion including weddings, funerals, or simply when the family gets together in the evening. During this experience, you will be taken through the musical experience of roasting the coffee beans, grounding then boiling them. The Bedouin family also explains the etiquette of serving the Arabic coffee and drinking it. This experience is operated year-round but is only available through a licensed guide.
Baking earthy “Arbood” bread
Arbood is the staple food a Bedouin would have for lunch while shepherding his/her herd of goats in the wilderness. A local Bedouin will teach you how to bake Bedouin bread from only flour, salt and water kneaded and baked in ash. This experience is operated year-round but is only available through a licensed guide.
Weaving goat-haired tents
Learn the full process of making a tent from goat hair, from the beating of the hair through to the weaving process. This is a seasonal activity for local families, normally done in early summer. This experience is operated year-round but is only available through a licensed guide.
A day with a shepherd
One of the best ways to get to know the local culture of the area is to spend a day with a local shepherd grazing the family’s goats in the wilderness of Feynan. Part of this authentic experience involves sharing lunch with the shepherd who will make a fi re to bake the delicious “Arbood” bread and the sweet Bedouin tea. This adventure will give you a snapshot of this ancient Bedouin occupation and what it entails. This experience is operated year-round but is only available through a licensed guide.
Cooking Class
Join one of Feynan Ecolodge’s chefs and learn to make a vegetarian lunch of popular Jordanian dishes. At the end of our cooking class enjoy a feast of your own creation. The recipes for all the dishes will be emailed to you. This activity is operated all year round and does not require a guide.
