About Wadi Rum
For thousands of years, Wadi Rum has welcomed travelers looking for a respite from the open desert. Today visitors come to find relief from the hectic pace of modern life.
We welcome you to learn more about this place we call home. Reading is one thing and seeing is another. Join one of our guides to learn the stories of Wadi Rum and create your own.
History
Prehistoric Civilizations
With 12,000+ years of habitation, Wadi Rum has been home to many civilizations. Evidence of their time in the desert includes hundreds of archeological sites and over 40,000 inscriptions, rock paintings & petroglyphs (pictures of people and animals lightly carved into stone). Some inscriptions have been used to help explain the development of the early alphabet.
The Arab Revolt
In the West, Wadi Rum may be best known for its connection with British officer T. E. Lawrence, who based his operations here during the Arab Revolt of 1917–18.
Enduring Bedouin Culture
Bedouin tribes continue to live in Wadi Rum and the surrounding area. Some still live in the traditional way, moving from grazing area to grazing area with their herds of sheep, goats, and camels.
By booking tours with local guides, you support our ability to continue living on the land and benefit from our unparalleled knowledge of this special place.
Step on Set
Many films have had their start in the sands of Wadi Rum.
Our beautiful landscapes in the acclaimed historical drama Lawrence of Arabia (1962) started Jordan's tourism industry.
Sci-fi spectacles like Star Wars’ Rogue One & The Rise of Skywalker, Dune and Moon Knight have taken advantage of Wadi Rum's Mars-like landscape.
Get inspired and count on capturing out-of-this world pictures on your trip.
Matt Damon hanging out in Wadi Rum