Things to do in Wadi Rum

No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Jordan

Wadi Rum Protected Area

Wadi Rum Protected Area, also known as Wadi Rum,is located in southern Jordan and is renowned for its magnificent desert landscape. It is a nature reserve. The landscape here is composed of red sandstone and granite, forming unique valleys, arches, and cliffs that attract many tourists and explorers. Early morning and evening are the recommended times to visit, as the sunlight casts enchanting color changes on the rocks. It is also a filming location for many science fiction movies about the moon and Mars. Wadi Rum Protected Area is an ideal spot for camping. Many camps offer traditional Bedouin tent stays, where visitors can enjoy authentic Jordanian cuisine and cultural performances under the starry sky. For those who enjoy hiking, there are many trails here suitable for visitors of different fitness levels. Visitors can choose to tour by 4WD vehicle or camel to experience the vastness and tranquility of the desert. UNESCO has listed this rare dual natural and cultural landscape as a World Heritage Site.

Mount Lamlam

Mazayen rum camp

Bedouin Lifestyle Camp

Alameleh Inscriptions - wadirum

Wadi Rum Fire Camp

Beyond Wadi Rum Camp

Lawrence’s Spring granite-sandstone contact

Wadi Rum Train Station

Aladdin Camp