About The Bedouin Company

Authentic Middle Eastern & Levantine Spices, Rooted in Tradition

For centuries, the Bedouin were travelers and traders, navigating deserts by land and stars and connecting the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond through trade. Spices were central to that exchange—and they remain central to our story.

The Bedouin Company was founded by third-generation spice traders, carrying forward a family tradition rooted in Palestine and Jordan. Our grandfather and great-grandfather traded spices in Palestine, and after being uprooted from Jaffa in 1948, our grandfather lived among the Bedouin in the Jordanian desert, selling spices from the back of a camel.

He later established the first spice shop in downtown Amman, when the city itself was still emerging. Along the way, he helped another Palestinian family start a small spice-producing business. More than 70 years later, that same relationship endures. Today, we source our Jordanian and Levantine spices from that once-small producer—now regarded as one of the finest spice producers in Jordan.

This continuity matters. It means our spices are not mass-produced or anonymous. They are fresh, high-quality, and responsibly sourced, selected for aroma, flavor, and authenticity, and produced by people we know and trust.

Our collection is rooted in the culinary traditions of the Levant—modern-day Jordan, Palestine, and Syria—where Bedouin life, trade routes, and regional cooking shaped the flavors used in everyday meals. From warming spice blends to single-ingredient staples, these are the spices used in real kitchens, not blends created for novelty alone.

Our own journey has taken us across five continents—Southern Africa, Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and now the United States—deepening our belief that food is one of the most powerful ways to share culture, memory, and connection.

Today, The Bedouin Company brings authentic Middle Eastern and African spices into your kitchen. We offer natural spices, traditional sweets, textiles, and accessories for customers who value quality, authenticity, and supporting small, independent producers.

As you browse our shop, imagine wandering the spice streets of Amman or the historic bazaars that once marked the end of the Silk Road—open doors, vibrant colors, and aromas that draw you in.

For us, this is more than selling spices. It is about honoring tradition, supporting long-standing producers, and sharing the flavors of the Levant with care and integrity. When you cook with our spices, you are not just seasoning a meal—you are continuing a story that spans generations.

Learn more about us here:  Meet Dandy Manning and Mohammad Sarhan of The Bedouin Company - VoyageRaleigh Magazine | Raleigh's Most Inspiring Stories

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