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Wadi Rum

Protected Area
in
Jordan
Scenery; Tradition; Hiking; Stargazing; Archaeology
Estimated trip cost
Flights
Transfer
Stays
Food & Drink
From
·
2 people
·
1 room
·
7 days
·
Flexible
·
Mid-range
Departing from
People
2
+
Rooms
1
+
Duration
7 days
Time of year
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Travel style
Budget
Mid-range
Premium
Stay
3
to
6
days
Pace
Moderate
Safety
3
/ 5
Popularity
8
/ 10
OVERVIEW
Wadi Rum is a desert region in southern Jordan, with granite and sandstone mountains rising from broad sand valleys. Bedouin communities, archaeological traces and protected landscapes give the area cultural as well as scenic importance. Beyond the principal landmarks, sandstone cliffs remains closely connected with red desert plains and bedouin camps across a vast landscape shaped by wind and ancient travel routes through residential districts, local services and surrounding countryside.
Jeep journeys, walking and overnight camps provide different perspectives, while sunrise and sunset transform the colours. Responsible operators and smaller camps offer a more grounded experience than highly staged excursions. Sandstone cliffs provides the most immediate impression, while red desert plains and bedouin camps across a vast landscape shaped by wind and ancient travel routes reveals a different rhythm and broader sense of place.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
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THINGS TO DO
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Jordanian dinar · JOD
Payments
Cash preferred
Tipping
10–15% customary
Time zone
UTC+3
Tap water
Do not drink untreated
Plug type
Type C / F / G · 230 V · 50 Hz
Emergency
All emergencies 911
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
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DST1930
29.5765
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