Wadi Rum

The Valley of the Moon — red dunes, Bedouin camps, and skies full of stars

UNESCO World Heritage Filming: Dune, The Martian, Lawrence of Arabia 1–2 nights recommended 1h45 from Petra
Entry fee 5 JOD (day visit)
Free for overnight guests
Best time October–April
Cold nights even in summer
Getting there 1h from Aqaba
1h45 from Petra
Accommodation Bedouin camps (budget–luxury)
Six Senses Wadi Rum (5★)
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Top Wadi Rum experiences

Most-booked jeep tours, overnight camps and stargazing experiences from GetYourGuide.

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Wadi Rum essentials

Everything you need to plan your stay in the Valley of the Moon.

Activities

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.

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Wadi Rum — most popular ways to experience the desert

Choose by length and style — half-day jeep, overnight camp, or two-day deep dive.

Wadi Rum: full day jeep tour

Full-day 4x4 tour with a Bedouin driver — covers the iconic sites (Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, Burdah Arch, dunes).

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From Wadi Rum: jeep tour with overnight desert camping

Overnight in a traditional Bedouin tent — dinner under the stars, sunrise jeep included.

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Desert Secret: two days and nights in the Bedouin world

Two days in the desert: deeper exploration, climbing optional, two nights with a Bedouin family.

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From Aqaba: jeep tour to Wadi Rum desert

From Aqaba: transfer + half-day jeep tour same day. Perfect if your cruise stops in Aqaba.

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Photography

Photography & filming

Wadi Rum on screen — and how to capture it yourself.

Culture & Context

Wadi Rum in context

The culture, the comparisons, and what's nearby.

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