The Wadi Rum Desert is a spectacular part of Jordan that has a heat like the sun and a glow like the moon. This desert is known as the Valley of the Moon because of its brilliance. The Wadi Rum Desert of Jordan is an exciting yet relaxing desert. Take off your sunglasses to know how the desert of the Wadi Rum catches the eyes of every tourist!
This desert is a land of light and sunshine and has been separated from other parts of Jordan due to its scorching climate. From the past until today, the tent dweller people in this area have protected it with few facilities such as a few concrete hills and herds of goats. If you travel to The Wadi Rum Desert, you will experience life like a tent dweller.
The Wadi Rum Desert of Jordan has been the protector of Jordan throughout history due to its location. The Wadi Rum Desert has seen many uprisings, the largest of which is World War I. During World War I, between the Ottoman Empire and Britain, the British commander, Thomas Edward Lawrence, was forced to spend much time in The Wadi Rum Desert. After Jordanian government officials realized the rich culture and economic and tourism importance of the Wadi Rum Desert, they turned the desert into a protected area and tourism with the help of the World Bank and the Kingdom of Jordan. The Desert of Wadi Rum has become part of the Aqaba Marine Park project. Aqaba Park is the largest port city in Jordan and is a tourist destination with amusement parks such as water parks and fishing.
Due to the attention of Jordanian authorities and the World Bank, The Wadi Rum Desert became the largest tourist area in Jordan. This desert became a completely safe place in 1998 and there are various entertainments in it.
Because The Wadi Rum Desert is a protected area, it is not allowed to build a building or a hotel there. If you want to spend the night in The Wadi Rum Desert, you must use the tents that are provided to you, these tents are on two levels, ordinary and luxury, which the Jordanians call the wild camp.
Balloon riding is another popular and attractive pastime in The Wadi Rum. If you ride a balloon, you can see The Wadi Rum Desert from another angle, these balloons are in groups and have a capacity of 15 people. Attempts have been made to include the Paraglider program among the entertainment programs of The Wadi Rum Desert. However, to date it has not been held regularly and definitively.
Renting a quad bike and going to the heart of the desert is an exciting experience. You can use a helmet to prevent sand from entering your mouth and face. You can use desert jeeps for cross-country hiking and easily explore the desert of Wadi Rum. You can also walk on the burning sands in The Wadi Rum Desert. Of course, there is no detailed map of the Wadi Rum desert for hiking. You can ask for help from desert guides who live in the area, or get a roadmap from libraries and information kiosks. Another attraction in The Wadi Rum Desert is camel riding. Riding a camel in this hot desert is an interesting experience that any tourist can get.
Every year, a large number of tourists come to The Wadi Rum Desert for rock climbing. These tourists must be present in the area from 2 pm to 12 pm and the guides will divide them into small groups. Rock climbers must follow safety rules and regulations, as emergency services in the Roman desert are very limited. These rules were written in 2003 for the safety and health of tourists and you can find these rules in brochures and libraries around the desert.
The rocky mountain of Jebel Burdah is located in The Wadi Rum Desert. The two peaks of the mountain are connected by a stone bridge. Climbing this mountain takes between 3 to 7 hours and not everyone can climb the mountain.
The rocky mountain of M Fruit is located slightly lower than Mount Burdah. Climbing Mount M Fruit takes between 10 and 15 minutes and usually brings tourists to the area for mountaineering to enjoy the mountaineering experience.
There is a rock (Seven Pillars of Wisdom) in a corner of this desert. The Arabs consider the Seven Pillars rock to symbolize seven important laws in life, such as fear of God, thanksgiving to God, democracy, appreciation of life, consultation with others, discipline, and kindness. The Red Sand Dunes have very steep slopes. These hills are seen in golden and red colors and because of this, they have attracted a lot of tourists. Another attraction of The Wadi Rum Desert is The Anfashieh Inscriptions. A caravan of camels was painted on this stone bed.
In The Wadi Rum Desert there is an old building known as the house of the Lawrence, it is also one of the jewels of the desert. It is not clear who owned the building. According to the natives of this desert, in the past, this building was used to store weapons and ammunition.
In the southwest of the moon valley, a small village called Toos Ab can be seen. Fruit trees like figs are also seen in this village. The name of this village is taken from the building of the house of Lawrence.
Khaz’ali Canyon is located in another corner of the desert. This valley is very beautiful and spectacular and on its rocks there are paintings of humans and animals.
Every night The Wadi Rum Desert there is a programmer, a singer and a musician. Many famous artists perform in this desert.
The land in this desert is covered with sand and granite rocks. Granite rocks are also used for rock climbing. The only vegetation in this desert is the thorny hills and the trees in this area have dried up after a while.
The desert is located in southwestern Jordan, 58 km north of Aqaba. There are several ways to reach The Wadi Rum. However, the shortest way to reach this desert is the Aqaba road, which takes an hour to reach the desert. However, if you prefer longer routes, you can take the Petra Road. If you go from other main roads, it takes 3:30 hours. The best way to reach The Wadi Rum Desert is to use tourist tours in different parts of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, because there is no suitable vehicle to travel to this desert.
