Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp Overnight: 2-Day Desert Stay with Dinner, Breakfast & Stargazing
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (approx. 48 hours)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to board a 4x4, walk on sand and uneven rock, and manage a basic camp environment.
Overview
Spend a night in a family-run Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum—private tents, a communal dinner and breakfast, and a telescope-ruled sky. This two-day stay combines traditional hospitality with easy access to the desert’s dramatic rock formations.
Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp Overnight: 2-Day Desert Stay with Dinner, Breakfast & Stargazing
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You arrive at Wadi Rum Village as the last light thins, the hum of engines replaced by a wide, breathing quiet. A short 7 km ride in a 4x4 takes you away from the single-track road and into a bowl of red sandstone and granite towers. The camp sits low in the sand, a cluster of low-profile Bedouin tents under a sky that seems to expand as daylight leaves the horizon. By night the communal tent glows with lamps, a buffet spread, and the slow drum of music where you might learn the dabke step while stars crowd the spaces between rock ribs.
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Adventure Tips
Bring layers for the night
Desert temperatures drop fast after sunset—pack a warm midlayer and a windproof shell for comfort around the campfire.
Hydrate before you arrive
Carry a full reusable water bottle; the host provides water but the dry air and travel will dehydrate you quickly.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Sandy tracks and rocky strolls demand supportive shoes—avoid sandals for evening walks or short hikes.
Protect against sun and dust
Wide-brim hat, sunglasses, and a lightweight buff will guard against midday sun and wind-driven sand.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert fox (Vulpes rueppellii)
- Desert larks and occasional ibex on high ledges
History
Wadi Rum has been inhabited by Bedouin groups for millennia and became internationally known through T.E. Lawrence and film productions that used its otherworldly landscape.
Conservation
The camp operates inside the Wadi Rum protected area—visitors are encouraged to follow Leave No Trace principles and avoid off-track driving to protect fragile desert soils.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Supportive shoes handle sandy tracks and rocky ledges around camp.
Insulating midlayer
Nights get cold—bring a fleece or insulated jacket for comfort after dark.
winter specific
Reusable water bottle (1–2L)
Staying hydrated is essential in the desert; refill stations are available at camp.
Headlamp or handheld flashlight
Paths are unlit at night and a headlamp frees your hands around camp.