The leg opened with a cinematic "Lawrence of Arabia" scene involving an Ottoman-era steam train and bedouin horsemen.
" The Amazing Race of Arabia " (Season 34, Episode 5) is widely regarded by fans and critics as an episode where the carried a leg that otherwise featured underwhelming and linear tasks . While history was made with the show's first-ever visit to the Kingdom of Jordan, many viewers felt the legendary city of Petra was underutilized, with the race coming down to simple puzzles rather than complex navigation. Key Leg Highlights [S34E5] The Amazing Race of Arabia
One racer had to use a metal detector to find "spaceship debris" (a nod to films like The Martian filmed there) buried in the sand dunes. The leg opened with a cinematic "Lawrence of
Fans lamented that visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World resulted in teams mostly just doing a slide puzzle instead of exploring the historic site more deeply. Performance and Elimination Key Leg Highlights One racer had to use
Reviewers from The Amazing Race Post Discussion noted that while Jordan is a "dream come true" location, the tasks felt like a "needle in a haystack" followed by "easy" detour options.