Discover Wadi Rum

The striking red sandstone rock formation is named after the book of the same name by T. E. Lawrence, who fought closely alongside the Bedouins during the Arab Revolt and brought Wadi Rum literary fame.

The Burdah Arch ranks among the largest natural stone bridges in the world and is reachable via a challenging, roughly two-hour climbing route, rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view over the entire desert landscape.

Bedouin guides take visitors in open 4x4 vehicles to hidden canyons, sand dunes and ancient rock carvings, and traditionally offer sweetened Bedouin tea, while tent camps under the open starry sky provide an overnight stay in the evening.

Far from any light pollution, the desert sky over Wadi Rum ranks among the clearest in the world and reveals the Milky Way in full splendor on clear nights, making the desert a popular destination for astrophotography.

Wadi Rum lies about an hour's drive north of Aqaba and roughly four hours south of Amman via the Desert Highway. Organized day tours with transfer run directly to the visitor center from both cities.

The striking red sandstone rock formation is named after the book of the same name by T. E. Lawrence, who fought closely alongside the Bedouins during the Arab Revolt and brought Wadi Rum literary fame.

The Burdah Arch ranks among the largest natural stone bridges in the world and is reachable via a challenging, roughly two-hour climbing route, rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view over the entire desert landscape.

Bedouin guides take visitors in open 4x4 vehicles to hidden canyons, sand dunes and ancient rock carvings, and traditionally offer sweetened Bedouin tea, while tent camps under the open starry sky provide an overnight stay in the evening.