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Luxury Travel to Wadi Rum made for you

Explore the rolling sands, meet local Bedouins, and tour the ruins left in this UNESCO World Heritage site

Explore Jordan's 'valley of the moon'

A valley carved out of the granite rock and sandstone in southern Jordan, Wadi Rum is steeped in history, culture, and mythological lore. Perhaps first achieving fame for its connection to the British officer T.E. Lawrence and its feature in the movie ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, Wadi Rum is also a historical hot-spot due to the rock inscriptions, petroglyphs, and ruins that were left by prehistoric civilisations. With an area of 280 square miles, it is the largest wadi in Jordan.

Due to the rolling expanse of sand dunes, Wadi Rum is perfect for Jeep explorations. Allow the wind to roar in your ears as you rocket over red sand that’s long been used as the backdrop in many science-fiction movies, and gasp in awe at the colossal mountains and rock formations as they come into view. Along the surfaces of these stunning natural wonders is where you’ll find petroglyphs and inscriptions that were etched into Wadi Rum thousands of years ago.

Wadi Rum is also teeming with living history. Bedouin camps showcase a different way of life that you can take part in. Break bread with the local  Bedouin people, enjoy an authentic meal with them, and listen to their stories.

If you prefer to keep active, Wadi Rum is full of amazing rock-climbing and hiking areas that will enable you to survey the valley in all its glory. And if you’re lucky, you may even be able to spot the waters of the Red Sea beside Aqaba – or so the story goes.

A desert is one of the best places to stargaze, and Wadi Rum is no exception. Let the twinkling lights of the Jordan night lull you to sleep in one of the tented camps as you await your next day of adventure in this Middle Eastern heritage site.

  • Adventures safari jeep car in Wadi Rum desert, Jordan, Middle East, known as The Valley of the Moon. Red sands, sky with haze. Designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Two people cooking flatbread on a large domed griddle over a fire in a dusty, sunlit courtyard.
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From our experts

Experiences picked by our Wadi Rum specialists

Take a Jeep tour across Wadi Rum

Embark on a Jeep tour of Wadi Rum and its seemingly endless shapes of sand and rocks

Eat a traditional meal in a desert tent

Enjoy a traditional Middle-Eastern meal in a sheltered tent, in the middle of the desert

Meet the local Bedouin people

Spend time with the local Bedouin people and learn about their way of life

Read ancient inscriptions in the rock

Explore the inscriptions and ruins left by people thousands of years ago

A word from one of our experts

I highly recommend a visit to Wadi Rum. Not far from Aqaba, it is a great stop to do some off-road exploring, whilst also immersing yourself in the history of Jordan. The scenery makes for some great photo opportunities too!

Jack Beckford Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Wadi Rum

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When to visit

Visiting during the moderate months of April, May and October gives you the chance to experience Bedouin culture in comfort, without battling the elements of extreme weather. The fresher temperatures of the mornings and evenings provide the perfect conditions for hiking and discovering the area’s natural beauty. Being on the edge of optimum stargazing season, May is a good alternative for those wanting to avoid the intense heat.

Stargazing by the mountains

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