Wadi Rum Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 It's beautiful! If you take the trouble to talk to the Bedouin they will quickly become very friendly. This makes all the difference. 


Con

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 Tourism has seriously jaded the people here. 


In a nutshell

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 A little pricey, but well worth it. 

 

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Things to Do  

“Amazing experience, incredibly affordable”

“Amazing experience, incredibly affordable”, Wadi Rum

 Andre2012 Says:  My wife and I visited Wadi Rum last week and choose Bedouin Advisor as our guide for the trip.We did the 1 Day / 1 Night trip option. We had a Jeep tour with numerous stops to do some light hiking. The camp that night was very nice and more luxurious than I would have... 

wadi rum mirage camp and Guides

wadi rum mirage camp and Guides, Wadi Rum

 lukasdan Says:  We stayed in Wadi Rum Mirage Camp in the sunset area of Wadi Rum, the owners and staff were Bedouin and were very helpful. We did a jeep tour and walking with a very good guide, and the team of Wadi RumMirage offered different programs: Hiking, Camel ride. The food was... 

Trekking by foot and climbing

Trekking by foot and climbing, Wadi Rum

 FruitLover Says:  Desert trekking by foot and free climbing are very popular ways to explore the mountainous terrain. The rock is sandstone and at first sight appears soft, but on close acquaintance you'll find (with the help of your Bedouin guide) that excellent climbs are possible and... 

Overnight in Wadi Rum

Overnight in Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum

 natsusu Says:  Each touroperator has own campsite. Our camp was more or less we expected. No electricity. Which means you need torch light when you are walking around or going to bathroom. When we reached at the camp first thing we did was to take a shower since we knew that it would be... 

Excursion in Wadi Rum

Excursion in Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum

 natsusu Says:  Packed in old Toyota starting from Rum Village at 10:00AMWe stopped by Lawrence's spring, Al Hasany Dunes : beautiful red sands, it's fun to climb up the hill and run down. , Anfaishiyya Inscriptions, Lawrence's house, Rakhabat al Wadak : Rock bridge which you can climb. We... 

wadi rum in jordan

wadi rum in jordan, Wadi Rum

 farquet Says:  we are just back from wadi rum where we spent 3 days in the desert and slept under a bedouin tent, went hiking in remote places with a very serious and professional guide. He cooks very well too.It was a wonderful experience.He has a site wildbedouinlife and is a very nice... 

The drive to Wadi Rum.

The drive to Wadi Rum., Wadi Rum

 K.Knight Says:  The drive to Wadi Rum is a very comfortable experience. Located approx 90 minutes North East of Aqaba and approx 120 minutes, via the Kings Highway, South East of Petra, the roads are well made, smooth and the traffic is surprisingly light.There is really nothing of note to... 

Enjoy the experience.

Enjoy the experience., Wadi Rum

 K.Knight Says:  Anne and I had a fantastic time in Wadi Rum. As soon as we entered the car park of the visitor centre to the time that we drove away, some five hours later, we had had the most incredible day…and we had not been to Petra yet!The cinema was informative, the meal was... 

Camels, camels, everywhere camels!

Camels, camels, everywhere camels!, Wadi Rum

 K.Knight Says:  As we were driving back to visitor centre we came across a mother and three baby camels! The sun was in the right place and you could clearly make out their fur shining in the afternoon sun. The mother was looking on carefully while the babies simply stood there, unsure and... 

Check out the wildlife.

Check out the wildlife., Wadi Rum

 K.Knight Says:  You need to be very careful when walking in the desert of Wadi Rum, you never know what you may stand on!While we were walking to the jeep, after we had tea with the local Bedouin people, I nearly stood on this little number….a scorpion. I was glad that I had simply drank... 

Ride a Camel.

Ride a Camel., Wadi Rum

 K.Knight Says:  You can ride a camel just about anywhere in Jordan. Unlike Petra, the camel rides are very cheap in Wadi Rum and they actually last a lot longer as well. When we visited the Khazali Canyon our jeep parked quite a distance from the opening to the Siq. It was a very hot... 

Hotels  

Wadi Rum Zeltcamps

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Bedouin Life Camp

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Restaurants  

Wadi al-Qamar: Simple but tasty

Wadi al-Qamar: Simple but tasty, Wadi Rum

 MM212 Says:  With only a handful dining options at Wadi Rum, we selected Wadi al-Qamar restaurant quite randomly. It is set in a small walled villa in Rum Village, with outdoor seating and nothing luxurious. Two friendly Egyptian expatriates run the place, one cooks and the other serves.... 

Bedouin Tent in Wadi Rum: Coffee & tea, Bedouin style

Bedouin Tent in Wadi Rum: Coffee & tea, Bedouin style, Wadi Rum

 MM212 Says:  Located within the protected area of Wadi Rum, this bedouin tent serves tea and Arabic coffee with dates. It is a perfect stop while trekking the desert landscape and is frequented by the many tourists along with local bedouins. When I visited on the 1st January 2011, the... 

Nightlife  

Silence is Golden

Silence is Golden, Wadi Rum

 FruitLover Says:  Go there alone or with your boy/girl friend for romantic days and [esp.] nights! We went out of the tent in a moon-night and experienced THE NOISIEST total s-i-l-e-n-c-e. Naked/ half naked/ Toksido LOL 

Transportation  

Minibus from Wadi Musa

Minibus from Wadi Musa, Wadi Rum

 natsusu Says:  There is a daily minibus at 06:30 from Wadi Musa. Hotel can make booking in advance. You better book as soon as you make a plan as this is not a large bus but a minibus. Seats are limited.You will be picked up from the hotel you are staying. The fare is 5JD. Payment direct... 

Tourist Traps  

Rescue

Rescue, Wadi Rum

 mariosx Says:  At Wadi Rum visitor center where many old cars are ready to take you on your tour , I picked one to Burdah Rockbridge ( natural rock formation ) , our guide speak a strange english , we pass at the sites schedualed in the tour plan , I used my guide book many times to find... 

seeing wadi rum through wadi rum discovery eyes.

seeing wadi rum through wadi rum discovery eyes., Wadi Rum

 frank876 Says:  Having just returned from a 10 day independent tour of Jordan with its wonderful history and charming people - a night spent in the desert at Wadi Rum was the highlight.We booked via www.wadirumdiscovery.com - Ayesh is a Bedouin who's family have lived in the area for many... 

a great tour with wadi rum discovery

a great tour with wadi rum discovery, Wadi Rum

 Edgar2010 Says:  Hello We have been in wadi rum last week with Ayesh (www.wadirumdiscovery.com) and we spend a great tour and camping. His camp fantastic and he speak English very well.E-mail- info@wadirumdiscovery.com Ayesh have been a desert guide for many years already. he know where to... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Climb the arch of Buradah

Climb the arch of Buradah, Wadi Rum

 onfoot Says:  Climbing Jabal Burdah, or Al Khaza'li .... Jabal means mountain, during the climb you get to see the desert from different altitudes ...You may be lucky and see certain desert animals, snakes or insects ...If you are with a Bedouin he can point the traces of animals, and... 

sleep under more stars than you can count

sleep under more stars than you can count, Wadi Rum

 carolienenantwan Says:  If you're planning to go to Jordan you have to spend at least one night in the Wadi Rum desert. We stayed with the guide Mzied (www.mzied.com) and he will give you everything you need. He has a small camp so there will not be a crowd of 30 people (we spend two nights in... 

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