Wadi Rum
Travel guide

Wadi Rum

Valley of the Moon

🗓️ Best time: March–May, September–November💰 Mid-Range · ~$120/day📍 Jordan

About Wadi Rum

Red sand dunes, sandstone canyons, and starlit Bedouin camps — Lawrence of Arabia's old ground and where Mars movies are filmed.

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⭐ Things to do in Wadi Rum

Jeep desert tourCamel trekSandboardingHot-air balloonBubble or bedouin tent overnightKhazali Canyon petroglyphsSeven Pillars of WisdomUm Sabatah dunes

🍽️ What to eat in Wadi Rum

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Zarb underground BBQFresh flatbreadBedouin mint teaMansaf

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

4x4 tours with Bedouin guides; no self-drive inside.

💡 Local tip

Sleep under stars in a bubble dome — the sky is jaw-dropping.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe with a guide.

🌙 Nightlife

Campfire, stargazing, Bedouin music.

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