Wadi Rum Camping

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After a full day exploring, join us for camping in Wadi Rum. Watch a delicious Bedouin dinner cooked over the campfire, share tea and stories, then relax on a mattress and take in one of the clearest starry skies you’ll ever see. We do not use fixed concrete camps that have multiplied in Wadi Rum—they harm wildlife and generate waste and noise. Instead, we offer mobile, low-impact desert camping that leaves no trace and lets you sleep in true wilderness under the stars. In winter, a simple tent can be provided for warmth. Choose between two all-inclusive ways to experience Wadi Rum: Jeep tours or Hiking. Every package includes 3 meals per day, drinking water and Bedouin tea, camping gear (mattress, blankets; winter tent on request), and one or two local Bedouin guides depending on the program.

WADI RUM CAMPING

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get to Wadi Rum?

From Amman

  • Bus: ~JOD 9–10 (daily).

  • Taxi: ~JOD 120.

From Petra

  • Bus: Departs ~06:00, arrives ~08:15.

  • Taxi: ~JOD 40.

From Aqaba

  • Bus: From the central bus station, ~JOD 3.

  • Taxi: City center → Wadi Rum ~JOD 20 • South Beach ~JOD 25 • Airport ~JOD 40.

 

Note: Times and fares are indicative and may change; please confirm locally before traveling.

  • Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • Unlimited Bedouin tea and drinking water

  • All camping supplies (mattresses, blankets, tent on request)

  • A tour with a private local Bedouin guide

There are a few small shops in Wadi Rum for basic necessities. Public services are limited, but:

  • ATM: At the Visitor Center (~7 km from Wadi Rum Village).

  • Pharmacy: In a nearby village (~25 km away).
    For banks, hospitals, and larger supermarkets, Aqaba is about 1 hour by car.

Bring:

  • Hat or keffiyeh

  • Sunscreen

  • Small day bag

  • Flashlight or headlamp

  • Tissues and small bags for waste

Clothing:

  • Light, comfortable layers for daytime

  • A jacket or warm layer for evenings

  • Suitable shoes for walking or climbing

There are no fixed bathrooms or showers in the desert, but we provide enough water for personal use. Choose a discreet spot among the rocks for restroom needs and follow Leave No Trace: collect or bury waste and avoid leaving anything behind.

Payment in Jordanian dinars (cash) after the trip is preferred. An ATM is available at the Visitor Center (~7 km). Camps do not accept cards. If you wish to pay part in advance, we can arrange a bank transfer on request.

  • Yes. We choose wind-sheltered locations and provide a fire and heavy blankets to keep you warm under the stars. If temperatures drop too low, we can provide a traditional Bedouin tent or a closed tent for sleeping.

Absolutely. We welcome visitors of all ages. Programs are adapted for comfort, and tours can be shorter or slower if needed. Pregnant women are also welcome; we adjust the pace accordingly.

No age limit. Anyone comfortable walking on sand or rocks can join. The most important thing is a desire to experience simple Bedouin life and nature.

  • You can park safely at the Rest House Parking in Wadi Rum, where most visitors leave their cars before entering the desert. Parking is free and generally safe, but not monitored by cameras. A designated village parking area can be arranged if needed.

Yes. We welcome all visitors and can arrange what’s needed for comfort and safety. Please inform us before arrival so we can organize everything in advance according to specific requirements.