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Wadi Rum

Travel Guide Middle East Jordan Wadi Rum

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Introduction

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Wadi Rum is a valley in the southern Jordanian desert known for its sand dunes. It is located one hour south of Petra and a popular tourist destination.
Wadi Rum actually consists of a series of valleys about 2 kilometres wide stretching north to south for about 130 kilometres. Among the valleys is a desert landscape of sand and rocks.

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Opening Hours

Wadi Rum can be visited all year long, though it can get extremely hot in summer and nights can get below zero during winter. Spring and autumn are a good time for a visit.

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Cost

Admission per person is JD2, children under 12 free. Admission per vehicle is JD5.

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Getting There

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Drink

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Sleep

PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Bedouin House CampWadi RumCampsite97
Bedouin Lifestyle CampWadi Rum VillageCampsite100
MOON VALLY CAMPJordan Aldesh Moon Vally CampCampsite-
Rock Bridge CampNear Visitor CenterCampsite47
Rum Wonders CampNear to Lawrance House Rum Valley, Wadi RummCampsite88
Salman Zwaidh CampWadi RumCampsite100
Wadi Rum Desert CampWadi Rum Middle of Wadi Rum Wadi Rum Protected and NaturalCampsite81
Bedouin DirectionsWadi Rum AqabaCampsite-
Bedouin Gate CampWadi RumCAMPSITE91

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