Wadi Rum

Desert Quairah, 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 offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural richness. Visitors can embark on a Jeep Adventure through the mesmerizing landscapes, exploring natural rock bridges, the mysterious Khazali Canyon, and Lawrence’s House. The area is characterized by tall, near vertical mountains of iron-rich, erosion-resistant sandstone, separated by flat-bottom valleys of alluvial sediments, aeolian sands. Wadi Rum experiences a desert climate with scarce rainfall, often occurring as flash floods. The village of Wadi Rum itself consists of several hundred Bedouin inhabitants with their goat-hair tents and concrete houses, and offers guided tours, hiking, and rock climbing opportunities

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

JORDAN with family, Jordan with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We slept under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert. We had a jeep excursion, a night in the desert, and a return on the backs of camels. We played in the red sand dunes and even did some sandboarding!

Highlights: It was an unforgettable memory to sleep under the stars in the desert. The scenery is magnificent, with red sand dunes, rocks, and the vastness as far as the eye can see ✨

Jordan tour with children – Our route with sightseeing stops

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent two nights in Wadi Rum. We enjoyed a Jeep tour, and a camel ride would have been fun

Highlights: The red desert landscape captivated us both so much that we spontaneously added another Wadi Rum overnight stay ✨

Jordan Holidays: 12 Reasons Why Jordan is Worth a Trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Wadi Rum. The author says that the landscape is extremely diverse, and the Wadi Rum is a highlight, with its red sand and rock formations

Highlights: Wadi Rum was fantastic. The author said that Wadi Rum is a giant sandbox. We enjoyed the spectacular red sand and rock landscapes ✨

Jordan tour: One overnight stay in Wadi Rum is not enough

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the red sand desert with its spectacular rock formations. We went on a jeep tour, and my son was thrilled. We also stayed in a Bedouin camp, climbed on rocks and watched the sunset. The colors were amazing and we enjoyed the undergroud oven

Highlights: My son was thrilled to drive in the pickup across the desert. We loved the beautiful scenery. The sunsets and the starry nights were something special. "My dream comes true," my son exclaimed. He also enjoyed the campfire and helping prepare the meal ✨

Jordan with children: travel report and tips

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a night in the Wadi Rum desert. We took a two-hour desert tour in a "Wüstenmobil." We saw camels and a canyon and tried sandboarding. We stayed at the Wadi Rum Starlight camp, learned about the Bedouins, and enjoyed the sunset. We had a meal from the undergound Bedouin oven

Highlights: The sunset at the Wadi Rum Starlight camp was incredible! Nunu enjoyed playing in the sand. The meal from the underground Bedouin oven was delicious. "A Wüstenübernachtung in Wadi Rum should not be missed." ✨