David Debrincat

Wadi Rum Holidays

Over a length of 70 kilometers, the superb red desert of the Wadi Rum is Jordan's second most visited tourist destination behind the peerless city of Petra.

Visit Wadi Rum

Family
Sustainable Tourism
Romantic

Wadi Rum: How to get there?

Two hours from Petra by road

Wadi Rum: See when to go?

From May to November

Wadi Rum: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Wadi Rum: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anne Vergnaud

Travel writer

An ochre-colored desert, the Wadi Rum

My suggestion

Avoid any unauthorized camps that don't comply with the access requirements for this protected area.

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Over a length of 70 kilometers, the superb red desert of the Wadi Rum is Jordan's second most visited tourist destination behind the peerless city of Petra.

My suggestion

Rather than spending just a single day here, I recommend that you allocate several days to Wadi Rum. A night beneath the stars in the desert is an unforgettable experience.

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