Wadi Rum — the Valley of the Moon — is one of Earth's most dramatic landscapes. Towering sandstone mountains rise from a vast red desert floor, sculpted by millions of years of wind and water into arches, canyons, and towering pillars. Made famous by T.E. Lawrence and later as the filming location for The Martian and Dune, Wadi Rum is best experienced by sleeping under the stars in a Bedouin camp.
Highlights
- ✓Jeep and camel tours through ancient desert canyons
- ✓Overnight in luxury or traditional Bedouin bubble camps
- ✓Unbeatable stargazing — one of the darkest skies in the Middle East
- ✓Rock climbing and scrambling on sandstone formations
- ✓Lawrence of Arabia filming locations and inscriptions
How to Get There
1-hour drive from Petra or 1.5 hours from Aqaba. Most visitors combine with Petra.
Best Time to Visit
Spring and autumn for ideal desert temperatures
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