Middle East · Desert
Wadi Rum
Red sandstone monoliths in a desert used as Mars on film.
- Place
- Aqaba · Jordan · JO
- World region
- Middle East
- Type
- Desert
- ID
- DST-0347
Why go
Red sandstone monoliths in a desert used as Mars on film.
Wadi Rum is experienced by 4x4 and overnight Bedouin camp, with the rock formations and silence as the draw. Stargazing here is exceptional.
Signature experiences
- 4x4 desert tour and rock arches
- Bedouin camp overnight
- Sunrise hot air balloon or camel trek
Interest tags
desertstargazingadventurecampingphotography
Good for
Adventure travellersPhotographersCouples
Best months
Mar-May · Sep-Nov
Avoid months
Jun-Aug (extreme heat)
Ideal stay
2 days
Nearest airport
AQJ · Aqaba
Pace
Balanced
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
JO
