Wadi Rum

"The crimson sunset on its stupendous cliffs and slanted ladders of hazy fire down its walled avenue"

"Seven Pillars of Wisdom",T.E Lawrence

This is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually 

untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. 

Here, it is the weather and winds that have carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly 

described by T.E. Lawrence as “vast, echoing and God-like..."

A maze of monolithic rockscapes rise up from the 

desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. Hikers can 

enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty 

spaces and explore the canyons and water holes to discover 4000-year-old rock drawings and the 

many other spectacular treasures this vast wilderness holds in store.

Also known as ‘The Valley of the Moon’, Wadi Rum is the place where Prince Faisal Bin Hussein and 

T.E. Lawrence based their headquarters during the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans in World 

War I, their exploits intrinsically woven into the history of this amazing area.

There are several options for exploring Wadi Rum. Visitors should head for the Visitors' Centre where, apart from visitors’ facilities, they can hire a 4x4 vehicle, together with driver/guide, and then drive for two or three hours into the Wadi system to explore some of the best known sites. Alternatively they can hire a camel and guide. The duration of the trip can be arranged beforehand through the Visitors' Centre, as can a stay under the stars in a Bedouin tent, where they can enjoy a traditional campfire meal accompanied by Arabic music.

Once transport has been arranged, there are various excursions available - for example, a trip to Burdah Rock Bridge, the highest in Wadi Rum, via the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and many other 

interesting sights, is a full day by car or an overnight trip by camel. There are many alternative routes and information on these is available from your tour operator or from the Visitors' Centre on-site.

The Bedouin people that inhabit the area still maintain their semi-nomadic lifestyle. They are hospitable and offer a friendly welcome to visitors, often inviting them to sit and enjoy a coffee or even a meal.