What to visit in Wadi Rum ? •

What to visit in Wadi Rum ?

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Bridges
Canyons
Historical sites
Mountains
Rocks formations
Valleys

Abu Khashaba Canyon

Abu Khashaba canyon is one of the impressive canyons of Wadi Rum. The contrast between red and yellow sun with green bushes and trees is fascinating.
This walk through the canyon takes about 45 minutes

what to see in wadi rum - ancient inscriptions

Anfishiyyeh inscriptions

At Jabal Anfishiyyeh there is a big rock wall. You can admire some of the best Thamudic and Nabatean petroglyphs and inscriptions.

Barrah canyon

Considered to be one of the most beautiful canyons in Wadi Rum, Barrah canyon is a long corridor of 5 kilometers. This place is perfect for hiking. The hike takes about 1h30 to 2 hours.

Bedouin dam

Bedouin built dams in hollow parts in the lower parts of mountains around the desert to have water for themselves and the animals. Water is collected during the winter and spring.

Burdah rock bridge

This bridge of 35 meters high is one of the highest natural arches in the world. You can climb it, but be sure not to have vertigo and be prepared for three sportive hours.

Cow Rock

In Wadi Rum desert you can observe some unusal rock formations, like Cow rock.

Jabal Al-Hash

Near to the Jordan-Saudi Arabia border, this mountain is one of most beautiful mountains of Wadi Rum. It is very easy to climb for anyone who is inexperienced or who wants to do an easy hike.

Jabal Al-Mazmar

Jabal Al-Mazmar or The Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a mountain located opposite of the visitor center. This mountain was renamed in honor of the famous book of T.E. Lawrence back in the 1980’s. If you are attentive you can see in fact there are six pillars.

Jabal Al Qattar

With its top at 1606 meters high, Jabal Al-Qattar is one of the biggest and most impressive mountains in Wadi Rum.

Jabal Umm Ad Dami

With an altitude of 1,854 meters, this mountain is the highest point in the country. At the top, you have an amazing view of Wadi Rum desert, Gulf of Aqaba and Saudi Arabia. This hike takes 3 hours in total and requires a good physical condition.

Khazali Canyon

This canyon measures less than 100 meters.
It is the most visited canyon in Wadi Rum because on the inside wall you can see many Nabatean and Thamudic petroglyphs and inscriptions.

Lawrence house

Lawrence house was built by the Romans upon the remains of a Nabatean building. According to one story, he used this place to store weaponry, and other story says he slept here for the night before his travel to Aqaba. Nobody has the real evidence that it was Lawrence's house.

Lawrence spring

Lawrence Spring is a natural spring which is located from three kilometers of the Rum village. During the spring, locals Bedouin families take the fresh water from this source.
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Little Bridge

With its approximately 4 meter span, Little bridge is one of the smaller rock bridges of Wadi Rum desert.

Mushroom Rock

In Wadi Rum desert you can observe few of unusual rock formations, like Mushroom rock.

Rakhabat canyon

Located in the east of Rum village, this canyon is pleasant to practice hike because it offered shade et and freshness.

Um Sabatah

Located from 10 kilometers from the Rum village, Um Sabatah is one of the best places to watch sunsets in Wadi Rum desert. You can enjoy the amazing sunset and take beautiful pictures.

Um Fruth Rock Bridge

15 meters up from the floor, Um Fruth rock bridge is one of the most photographed places in Wadi Rum. It's not complicated to climb it if you don't suffer from vertigo, just 5 minutes to reach the top.

Wadi Sabet

Wadi Sabet is a valley located in the white desert of Wadi Rum. It is a large and impressive valley where you can see the difference between red and white sand. From here, many beautiful rocks formations, mountains and views along the way.