Wadi Rum Camel Tours: 2-Hour Bedouin Ride to Lawrence's Spring
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; can sit on camel for duration but should be able to mount/dismount with minimal assistance.
Overview
Mount a camel for a measured two-hour crossing of Wadi Rum, ending at Lawrence’s Spring for Bedouin tea. This short tour pairs gentle travel with striking desert geology and local storytelling.
Wadi Rum Camel Tours: 2-Hour Bedouin Ride to Lawrence's Spring
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The sun is an ember low on the horizon when you first mount the camel’s broad back—its gait a slow, rolling metronome that sets the rhythm of the desert. Sand slips past like soft, warm snow; sandstone outcrops rise in bronze silhouettes. In two hours on a Magic Bedouin Star camel tour, the desert feels both immense and intimate: a patchwork of wind-carved ridges, a lone fig tree clinging to a stony hummock, and the sudden, stubborn life of Lawrence’s Spring.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring layered clothing
Desert temperatures swing—light, breathable layers for daytime with a warm mid-layer for early morning or evening.
Protect against the sun
Wide-brim hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are critical; the open sand and sandstone reflect intense sunlight.
Secure motion-sensitive items
Camels move with a rolling gait—use a chest pocket or crossbody bag to keep cameras and phones stable.
Carry local currency
Bring small bills or coins for the 5 JOD entrance fee if you don’t have a Jordan Pass; not all vendors accept cards.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Domestic camels and grazing goats
- Sinai agama lizards and desert-adapted birds such as larks
History
Wadi Rum has been inhabited by Bedouin tribes for centuries and gained fame through T.E. Lawrence’s World War I accounts; rock inscriptions attest to ancient travelers through these routes.
Conservation
Wadi Rum is a protected area—visitors should stick to established routes, respect Bedouin land-use, and pack out all waste to preserve fragile desert ecosystems.
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Adventure Hotspots in Wadi Rum Village
Recommended Gear
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Protects feet on rocky approaches and when dismounting near springs or low cliffs.
Sun hat and sunglasses
Shields face and eyes from harsh desert sun and reflected glare.
summer specific
Light layers and windbreaker
Keeps you comfortable in cool mornings and when wind picks up.
spring specific
Small daypack with water bottle
Carries water, sunscreen, camera, and any personal items during the ride.