Wadi Rum

Desert Alqwairah Aljdedah, Al Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

What to expect

Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. It is the largest wadi in Jordan, covering an area of 720 km2, and is known for its unique landscape and natural beauty. The area is home to several prehistoric civilizations and features petroglyphs, rock inscriptions, and ruins. Today, it is a popular tourist destination, offering guided tours, hiking, and rock climbing. The Wadi Rum Protected Area has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011. Visitors can explore the valley's stunning scenery, including the highest elevation in Jordan, Jabal Umm ad Dami, and the second-highest peak, Jabal Ram. The area is also home to the Bedouin village of Wadi Rum, where visitors can experience the local culture and traditions

Plan your family visit to the Wadi Rum with these blog insights 👇

One Week in Jordan with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We drove to Wadi Rum, spent the night in a bedouin camp, and took a Jeep and camel tour

Highlights: We experienced one of the most magical things we've experienced, and the kids ran in the sand and we fell into a deep sleep in our little cabin ✨

Wadi Rum Camping with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a 24-hour desert tour with Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp and explored the desert by jeep and on foot

Highlights: The kids loved the camel rides and sand boarding, while the parents enjoyed the breathtaking desert landscapes and the peacefulness of the desert ✨

(Tip!) Jordan with kids: 5 family activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a day trip to the Wadi Rum desert, exploring the sand dunes and rock formations, and saw ancient petroglyphs and unusual rock formations

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the desert and seeing the camels ✨

Wadi Rum with kids: all the information about this desert!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Wadi Rum desert and enjoyed its rugged landscape with large rock formations and vast plains of red sand

Highlights: Our daughter is still talking about the activities we did during our stay in the desert! ✨

A Family Adventure Holiday in Jordan

This family's experience:

Activities: We camped in Wadi Rum, a desert valley, under a starlit sky, rode camels, explored ancient petroglyphs, and went sandboarding

Highlights: The kids loved riding the camels and sandboarding, while we were captivated by the vast desert landscape and the feeling of adventure ✨

An Adventure In Wadi Rum With Kids - Jordan Family Travel Journal

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a jeep tour and explored the desert, visiting various sites such as Lawrence's Spring, Burdah Rock Bridge, Khazali Canyon, and Wadi Rum Sand Dunes

Highlights: The kids loved racing down the sand dunes and the adults enjoyed the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere ✨

An Adventure In Wadi Rum With Kids - Jordan Family Travel Journal

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the sand dunes and the kids ran down them

Highlights: The kids loved racing down the sand dunes and the adults enjoyed the stunning scenery ✨