
moderate
2 days (10–12 hours active hiking total)
Good general fitness; able to hike 5–6 hours with elevation gain and uneven terrain.
Spend two days hiking between dunes, canyons and natural arches in Wadi Rum, topping out on Jabal Al Hash for sweeping desert views. Small-group jeeps, Bedouin camp nights, and guided walks bring geology, Nabataean inscriptions and sunset tea within reach.
The sun has already pulled the color out of the dunes by the time the group piles into a waiting jeep. A thin veil of heat shivers above the red sand as the driver eases along a track between ribs of sandstone—giant, wind-carved ribs that seem to breathe. Your first steps are on battered rock and warm sand, the air smelling faintly of tea smoke from last night’s campfire. Guides point out iron-streaked faces and curving arches; each formation looks practiced, like a landscape that learned how to pose for light.

Carry at least 2–3 liters per person and sip regularly—water is provided but refill points are limited on the ridge sections.
Desert nights drop quickly; pack a lightweight insulated layer for camp and early-morning starts.
Wide-brim hat, high-SPF sunscreen and a buff or sunglasses will keep you comfortable on exposed ridges and dune crests.
Wadi Rum entry is typically 5 JD per person if you don’t have a Jordan Pass—bring cash as card machines are rare.
Wadi Rum contains Nabataean rock inscriptions and sites associated with T.E. Lawrence; remnants such as Lawrence’s House connect the landscape to early 20th-century desert history.
Wadi Rum is a protected area—respect marked trails, avoid collecting artifacts, and support local Bedouin guides who practice low-impact tourism.
Support and traction on rocky, sandy and occasionally steep sections.
Keeps you hydrated through long exposed stretches between shade or springs.
summer specific
Essential for long daytime exposure on dunes and ridgelines.
summer specific
Warmer nights and early-morning starts can be cold at higher elevations.
fall specific