Wadi Rum Desertscape
Wadi Rum is a place to visit for indescribable beauty, found in the middle of Jordan’s desert. It gives the impression of being cut off from the rest of the world. The tranquility of the desert is unbelievable, the dramatic landscape under a velvet sky with millions of stars at night is simply magical. Take a tour either at sunrise or sunset to truly grasp the infinite beauty of this desert.
A trip to Wadi Rum is often described as opening the door to a new and timeless world. The desert-scape takes you 320 km southwest of Amman, 120 km south of Petra, and 68 km north of Aqaba. There’s no better place to fall in love with the desert. Experience the local culture and ancestral way of life around the freshwater springs that made Wadi Rum an inevitable stop for caravans crossing the desert to and from North Africa, Arabia, Syria, and Palestine. Find out how these ancient traditions blended to create a vibrant new culture.
Wadi Rum still holds signs of the many cultures that passed through it leaving behind rock paintings, buildings, graffiti, and statues. Many of the travelers from centuries ago inscribed their names and messages on rocks and walls still visible today.
With such an incredible night-time view, visiting Wadi Rum is going to give you memories to treasure forever.
