Jordan
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is Jordan's red desert — sandstone valleys, Bedouin camps, and a moonscape used as Mars in the movies.
Wadi Rum is Jordan's protected desert — red sand dunes, sandstone arches, and Bedouin camps under a sky full of stars. It's been Mars in dozens of films, and a night in a desert camp with the stars overhead is one of the great travel experiences. Combine it with Petra and the Dead Sea for the Jordan loop. Go with a Bedouin guide in a 4x4.
How long
1–2 days
Practical
Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD). Cash for camps; cards rare.
Language
Arabic. English with guides.
Getting around
A 4x4 with a Bedouin guide; not for self-drive.
Budget range
USD 80–160 equivalent per person per day at mid-range (camp stays).
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