How do you spend a night in Wadi Rum?

Spending the Night in Wadi Rum
  1. 1- The Bedouin / Echo / traditional camps: ...
  2. 2- Have the Desert to Yourself on a Bivouac Camping Trip (Desert Camping / Camping under the stars / Bivouac Camping) ...
  3. 3- Yoga , Get (Far) Away From It All on a Digital Detox Retreat. ...
  4. 4- Get the Best of Both Worlds at a Resort-Style Lodge.




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Join us and experience camping in Wadi Rum Desert and sleep under the stars! At night, when the desert is at its most silent and the stars become a glowing blanket in the clear sky, when the gentle desert breeze blows free of any pollution, you will feel something unique.

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The main sights can be experienced in one full day, but for those who like hiking and exploring off the beaten track, two to three days is ideal. If you want to plan and make the most of your time in the desert, I'm sharing all the details from our two-day adventure trip in Wadi Rum below.

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Part of the reason that camping in Wadi Rum is so affordable during the initial booking process is that the guides running the camps make a good chunk of their money selling Jeep tours and camel rides. This is simply part of the process, and nothing to be worried about at all–but it helps to know what to expect.

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Alcohol is legal, but heavily taxed For example, it's illegal to sell alcohol anywhere in the country during Ramadan (with the exception of some high-end hotels), and most camps in Wadi Rum don't serve alcohol at all (but you can often bring your own).

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wadi rum protected area Only drive on the designated tracks. Protect nature: no hunting or collecting plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or firewood. Camp and climb in the official sites only. For fires, use gas stoves or charcoal.

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Taxi from Petra to Wadi Rum This should be somewhere between 35-40 JOD (after you've haggled) and since Petra welcomes many independent visitors, it's also possible to split the cost with other solo travellers.

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Spring and autumn are the most popular times to visit Wadi Rum, so expect to see many tourists at the popular sites. In March and November the nights can still be pretty cold with a minimum temperature of 5 °C (41 °F), but in the other months night temperatures rise up to 13 °C (55 °F).

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Although there's no malaria in Petra and Wadi Rum there are mosquitoes so spray and cover up accordingly, especially after dark, to avoid becoming a midnight snack.

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But there are little two-passenger buggies. That leaves two hours in the valley at Petra which should belenty. Both Petra and Wadi Rum are very worthwhile, but Petra much more so than Wadi Rum.

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Wadi Rum is also about a day's worth of touring, and because of the desert heat it is better to be able to get an early start. An itinerary I would recommend is (3 nights): Arrive in Jordan and go straight to Petra, spend the night in Petra. Spend a full day exploring Petra, spend the night in Petra.

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Yes, the Milky Way is visible from Wadi Rum, especially during the summer months when the sky is darkest.

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First of all, on arrival at the Visitor's Center you will need to purchase a ticket to enter the Wadi Rum Protected Area. Adult tickets are 5JD and children under 12 enter for free. Visitors entering in 4WD rental cars will be asked to pay an additional 25JD, however non-4WD vehicles enter for free.

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Wadi Rum is considered a safe place to visit. The local Bedouin community is friendly and welcoming to tourists, and crime is low in the area. However, as with any location, it's always a good idea to take standard safety precautions and be aware of your surroundings.

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PAYMENT IN WADI RUM There is no ATM and no exchange office in Wadi Rum. We cannot take payment by credit card. In Wadi Rum, payment can be made by cash in Euros, USD and Jordanian Dinars, although we prefer Jordanian dinars.

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Like most Muslim countries, homosexuality, the possession of pornographic material (even in the privacy of one's home), and the consumption of alcohol outside of approved venues is not exactly celebrated in Jordan.

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There are snakes in wadi rum. As Wadi Rum is a natural and wild place, we obviously find diverse kind of insects. We have ants, beetles, cockroaches, and other small insects which are harmless. We find scorpions, snakes and spiders (the camel spider for example), especially during summer season.

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The Jordan Tourism Board has released a statement emphasising that the country is a “safe and welcoming destination for tourists around the world.” “Our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all visitors remains unwavering,” the statement said.

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