“A very simple and almost linear Leg that could've used one more task. It was a shame they didn't spend more time with the camels.” DryedMangoez.com · 3 years ago The Amazing Race 34 episode 5 recap - Gold Derby
Teams chose between Camel Caravan (physically hauling hay and water) and Palace Puzzle (completing a large slide puzzle of the Palace Tomb).
The leg opened with a cinematic "Lawrence of Arabia" scene involving an Ottoman-era steam train and bedouin horsemen. [S34E5] The Amazing Race of Arabia
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.
The Great Temple at Petra served as the finish line for the leg. Critical Reception “A very simple and almost linear Leg that
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.
Critics on Reality Blurred expressed boredom with the "shuttled around" format, noting that the lack of self-driving and navigation made the episode feel less like a race and more like a guided tour. Reviewers from The Amazing Race Post Discussion noted
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