Wadi Rum, Jordan

Wadi Rum, also known as the "Valley of the Moon," is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed desert in southern Jordan. Famous for its dramatic sandstone mountains, sweeping red sand dunes, and otherworldly terrain, it is a protected sanctuary renowned both for its breathtaking natural beauty and its deep historical roots Stunning Geology: The 720-square-kilometer reserve features towering rock formations, deep canyons, and natural stone bridges sculpted by millions of years of wind and erosion.    
Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Wadi Rum Protected Area (WRPA) is located in the southern part of Jordan, east of the Rift Valley and south of the steep escarpment of the central Jordanian plateau. It comprises an area of 74,200 hectares. WRPA’s natural values include desert landforms developed within continental sandstones. These landforms have been developed under the influence of a combination of various controlling factors, such as lithology, tectonic activities (including rapid uplift, numerous faults and joints) and surface processes (including various types of weathering and erosion associated with desert climate as well as humid climates in the past), representing million years of ongoing landscape evolution.
You can reach Wadi Rum from different ways like there are direct flights, direct trains as well as direct buses services available for Wadi Rum.
BY Air : You cannot fly directly into Wadi Rum, as the desert is a protected area without a commercial airport. The closest air gateway is King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, or you can fly into Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman.  From Aqaba: A quick 1-hour drive or taxi ride will take you straight to the Wadi Rum Visitor Center. A passport with a validity of at least six months and a visa are required for entry into Jordan.
 
 
 
BY Taxi : The best way to get to Wadi Rum is by taking a bus from Amman's main hub (Abdali Station) to Aqaba, then taking a taxi to Wadi Rum Village.
 
There are numerous type of food options when you visit Wadi Rum  and few of them are:-
Mansaf. Traditionally served in a large platter meant for communal eating, mansaf is a dish of tender meat layered with paper-thin flatbread and great piles of aromatic rice. ...
Falafel
Bedouin tea and coffee
Kunafa
Maqluba
Fresh juice
Roasted nuts
Shawarma.
There are 100s of hotel and homestays available for a comfortable accomodation in Wadi Rum and few of the top hotels with great deals are available at Wadi Rum are:
Sun City Camp,Bedouin Lifestyle,
 
 
 
 
 
 

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