About Wadi Rum
The Valley of the Moon — Mars-like desert of towering sandstone, Bedouin camps under the stars, camel treks, 4x4 safari, and the filming location of The Martian, Dune, and Lawrence of Arabia.
Wadi Rum is one of the most spectacular desert landscapes on Earth — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of massive sandstone mountains rising from red sand valleys, ancient rock art, and natural stone bridges. Lawrence of Arabia described it as "vast, echoing, and God-like." Hollywood agrees: The Martian, Dune, Star Wars, and Aladdin were filmed here. The experience centres on Bedouin-led 4x4 desert safaris, camel treks, rock climbing, and overnight stays in desert camps — from basic Bedouin tents to luxury bubble domes with transparent ceilings for stargazing. The night sky here is extraordinary — zero light pollution reveals the Milky Way in stunning detail. Just 1 hour from Petra and 1 hour from Aqaba.
Highlights
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Mars on Earth
Red sand valleys and towering sandstone — filming location of The Martian and Du…
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Desert Stargazing
Zero light pollution — the Milky Way is visible with the naked eye.
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Bedouin Experience
Camel treks, 4x4 safari, zarb underground cooking, and campfire tea.
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Bubble Camps
Sleep in transparent domes — fall asleep watching the stars above.
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Rock Bridges
Natural stone arches — Burdah Bridge is 35 metres high.
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Key Facts
- Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- Currency
- JOD
📅 Best Time to Visit
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Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
✈️ Travel Information — Wadi Rum
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
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Climate: Hot desert — extreme temperature swings day/night
Monthly Temperatures
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JOD
Currency
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🏛️ Top Attractions in Wadi Rum
3 attractions
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4x4 Desert Safari
A Bedouin guide drives you through the desert in a 4x4 pickup — visiting Lawrenc…
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Overnight Desert Camp
The essential Wadi Rum experience — sleep in a Bedouin tent or luxury bubble dom…
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Burdah Rock Bridge
A 35-metre natural sandstone arch bridge — the highest in Wadi Rum. Requires a c…
🏨 Where to Stay in Wadi Rum
2 accommodations
Hotel
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Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp
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Central Wadi Rum
Luxury bubble domes with transparent ceilings — fall asleep watching t…
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Traditional Bedouin Camp
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Wadi Rum Village
Authentic Bedouin-run camps with goat-hair tents, shared bathrooms, ma…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wadi Rum
1 dining spot
Restaurant
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Zarb (Underground Desert Cooking)
Bedouin
Halal
Zarb is the Bedouin speciality: lamb, chicken, and vegetables buried in a sand p…
🛍️ Shopping in Wadi Rum
1 shopping destination
🛒 Market
Wadi Rum Visitor Centre Shop
Crafts
Daily 7 AM-6 PM
Small shops at Wadi Rum Village and the visitor centre selling Bedouin jewellery, sand bot…
🚌 Getting Around Wadi Rum
🚐 Airport Transfers
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
💡 Getting Around Tips
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None in the desert. All transport by Bedouin 4x4 pickup truck or camel.
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Desert Safari
4x4, camel, scrambling — full-day Bedouin adventure.
From AED 99
ℹ️ Practical Information — Wadi Rum
JOD 5-10 for Bedouin guides. Appreciated.: Comfortable desert clothing. Warm layers for night. Sun protection essential.
📅 When to Visit Wadi Rum
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Sep
🥈 May
🥉 Apr
Jan
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
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🎆 New Year
Feb
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
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🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
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🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
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Jun
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
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🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
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🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
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Sep
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
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📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
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Nov
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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