Holiday in Wadi Rum
Area in Jordan — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇯🇴
Country
Jordan
Type
Area
Best time to travel
March to May and September to November — 20-28°C. Summer extremely hot (40°C+), winter cold at night (0-5°C).
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Amman (AMM) or Aqaba (AQJ), then 3-4 hours drive to Wadi Rum Village. Included in the Jordan Pass.
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What makes Wadi Rum special as a destination?
Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon in southern Jordan, is a desert landscape of otherworldly beauty: Massive sandstone cliffs in shades of red, orange, and violet rise like cathedrals from the red sand, while the silence of the desert is only interrupted by the wind. It is no coincidence that Wadi Rum served as a film set for Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian, and Star Wars. The Bedouins of Zalabia and Eid offer jeep safaris, camel rides, and guided climbing tours through the rugged rock world. Highlights include the Khazali Canyon with its millennia-old Thamudic rock carvings, the natural rock bridge Burdah Rock Bridge, and Lawrence's Spring, where T.E. Lawrence rested during his desert campaigns. Sand boarding over the red dunes is a popular adventure. However, the true magic unfolds at sunset and at night: When the rocks are bathed in fiery red and later one of the clearest starry skies in the world appears, you understand why Wadi Rum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stays in Bedouin camps under the open sky or in luxury bubble tents with panoramic views are unforgettable. The combination with Petra and Aqaba on the Red Sea makes Jordan a perfect travel destination.
What are the top highlights in Wadi Rum?
The top highlights in Wadi Rum include Jeep Tour through the Desert, Starry Sky, Lawrence's Spring, Khazali Canyon, Bubble Camp.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Jeep Tour through the Desert
In an open pickup over red sand between rock towers — the best way to experience the vastness of Wadi Rum.
Starry Sky
Zero light pollution — the Milky Way and thousands of stars shine as clearly as hardly anywhere else.
Lawrence's Spring
Natural spring described by T.E. Lawrence in 'The Seven Pillars of Wisdom' — accessible with a climbing part.
Khazali Canyon
Narrow canyon with 4,000-year-old Nabataean and Thamudic rock drawings — mystical and quiet.
Bubble Camp
Overnight stay in transparent dome tents under the starry sky — luxury glamping in the desert.
Hotels in Wadi Rum
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When is the best time to visit Wadi Rum?
The best time to visit Wadi Rum is March to May and September to November — 20-28°C. Summer extremely hot (40°C+), winter cold at night (0-5°C).. 35-42°C, extremely hot In winter: 5-18°C, cold at night, sunny during the day
Recommended travel time
March to May and September to November — 20-28°C. Summer extremely hot (40°C+), winter cold at night (0-5°C).
Summer
35-42°C, extremely hot
Winter
5-18°C, cold at night, sunny during the day
How much does a holiday in Wadi Rum cost?
Budget travellers: 30-50 € (Bedouin tent)/day, mid-range: /day, luxury: 150-400 € (Bubble Camp)/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
30-50 € (Bedouin tent)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
150-400 € (Bubble Camp)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Wadi Rum?
Flight to Amman (AMM) or Aqaba (AQJ), then 3-4 hours drive to Wadi Rum Village. Included in the Jordan Pass.
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Wadi Rum?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Jordan Pass: Includes Wadi Rum entrance + Petra + 40 attractions — highly recommended.
Book overnight stay: At least one night in the desert is a must — Bedouin tent from 30 €, Bubble Camp from 150 €.
Sun protection: Desert sun is relentless — hat, sunscreen SPF50+, and at least 3 liters of water per day.
Camel ride at sunset: 1-2 hours on a camel through the desert at sunset — unforgettable and photogenic.
What should you eat in Wadi Rum?
Typical specialities in Wadi Rum: Zarb (Bedouin BBQ) — lamb, chicken, and vegetables cooked in an earth oven under the desert sand — the most authentic meal in Wadi Rum., Mansaf — Jordan's national dish also here: lamb in Jameed yogurt sauce with rice — Bedouin feast., Bedouin tea — black tea with sage, cooked in the embers — served all day and part of every encounter., Taboon bread — flatbread baked in hot sand under the embers — crispy and smoky, fresh from the desert oven., Dates — Medjool dates — the sweet energy source of the Bedouins, served with every tea and as a constant snack..
These specialties you must try!
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