Discover...a historical trip to Wadi Rum among the golden sands

Arabia Weather - When you arrive at the Wadi Rum Visitor Center and prepare to get off the tourist bus, you will be surrounded by the tranquility of its sands stretching out in front of you with its soothing sound, and you will glimpse in front of you paintings of sparkling sandy colors reflecting the sun’s rays on the endlessly expanding horizon.

This exquisite painting will allow you to enjoy unique visual aesthetics and experience stillness and contemplation on a journey that feels like a fairy tale.

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From savoring a cup of wild herbal tea carefully prepared by Jordanian Bedouins who welcome you into their tents as a member of their family, to exploring the stunning domes that mimic humanity's future on Mars, Wadi Rum has its own special character.

Wadi Rum is located in the southern part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, about 300 kilometers from the capital, Amman, and 70 kilometers from the city of Aqaba.

Accommodation in Wadi Rum

In Wadi Rum , there are many camps offering various accommodation options, where you can find Bedouin tents if you are looking for an authentic experience of Bedouin life in the desert. You can also enjoy luxury and elegance in fully equipped and serviced hotel rooms, to live a relaxing experience in the middle of the desert environment.

If you are looking for a unique and magical experience, you will also find the Martian domes with a charming design, consisting of glass walls that provide panoramic views of the surrounding desert and mountains. This unique experience is like being in a Hollywood movie, and impressively simulates the valley dwellings of Mars, adding an enchanting and magical atmosphere to your stay in Wadi Rum .

Tourist activities in Wadi Rum

The Wadi Rum region is famous for its variety of exciting tourist activities, including mountain climbing and exploring the wondrous rock formations that are abundant in the region.

One of the most notable of these formations is the Rock Bridge, also known as the Burda Bridge, which is considered one of the highest stone arches in the region and one of the highest rocks in the world at up to 80 metres. It takes about three hours to climb to its summit, and upon reaching the summit, you will be dazzled by the magical view of the golden desert sands and mountains of granite and marble that appear as works of art in a stunning sand museum.

In addition, you can enjoy horse and camel riding or take safari trips through the desert sands and dunes on exciting tours between the towering mountains, whether by riding a four-wheel drive vehicle or on foot. You can coordinate all of these trips easily and professionally from within your accommodation camp.

Among the beautiful activities that will enrich your adventurous experience is watching mountain ranges and desert sand from the sky on a balloon ride, which may last from thirty minutes to a full hour. This flight depends on weather conditions, wind speed and direction, so it may not always be available in all seasons and all year round.

Finally, astronomical activities are among the most beautiful activities that can be done in Wadi Rum . Many tourists flock to the astronomical observatory in the region to have a rare experience in observing the planets and stars in an environment free of light pollution, which allows them to see the stars and planets clearly using the naked eye. The observatory provides a telescope equipped with the latest technological technologies, enabling visitors to explore our solar system and its planets, in addition to some distant galaxies, and this experience restores the connection between man and nature in an incomparable way!

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