Wadi Rum
The Valley of the Moon — red dunes, Bedouin camps, and skies full of stars
Entry fee 5 JOD (day visit)
Free for overnight guests
Free for overnight guests
Best time October–April
Cold nights even in summer
Cold nights even in summer
Getting there 1h from Aqaba
1h45 from Petra
1h45 from Petra
Accommodation Bedouin camps (budget–luxury)
Six Senses Wadi Rum (5★)
Six Senses Wadi Rum (5★)
Wadi Rum essentials
Everything you need to plan your stay in the Valley of the Moon.
Adventures in Wadi Rum
From sunrise hikes to nighttime stargazing — what to do in the desert.
Stargazing in Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is one of the darkest skies in the Middle East. No light pollution, no clouds most nights from October to April. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. Most camps offer telescopes and astronomy talks — ask when booking.
Find the right campPhotography & filming
Wadi Rum on screen — and how to capture it yourself.
Wadi Rum in context
The culture, the comparisons, and what's nearby.
All Wadi Rum guides
12 in-depth articles about Jordan's greatest desert.
- 2-day Petra and Wadi Rum tour: is it enough?
- Wadi Rum camel trekking: what it's actually like (honest review)
- Wadi Rum from Aqaba: the closest great desert in Jordan
- Wadi Rum hiking trails: the honest guide for independent hikers
- Wadi Rum hot air balloon: price, booking and honest expectations
- Wadi Rum jeep tours compared: 2h vs full day vs overnight
- Wadi Rum overnight camps: honest guide to every tier
- Wadi Rum photo spots: where to photograph the desert at sunrise and sunset
- Wadi Rum rock climbing: routes, operators and what to expect
- Wadi Rum sandboarding: where to go and what to expect
- Wadi Rum vs Sahara: which desert should you visit?
- Wadi Rum with children: family camps, jeep tours and safety guide