Places to Visit in Wadi Rum

Planning a trip to Jordan's red desert? Discover the absolute best places to visit in Wadi Rum. From iconic Hollywood filming locations and towering sandstone rock bridges to ancient Nabataean rock inscriptions, explore the ultimate Wadi Rum attractions and hidden desert gems. Whether you are seeking high-adrenaline 4x4 jeep tours or peaceful sunset views, use this guide to curate your perfect Jordan desert itinerary while staying at Shaheen Luxury Camp.

Burdah Rock Bridge

Bounded by soaring cliffs painted with intricate rock formations, this canyon has a narrow siq reminiscent of Petra. Just up the steps at the entrance are a set of ancient inscriptions, some dating back as far as 350 BC. Further along, you’ll also find the broken remnants of a Nabatean dam.

Umm Fruth Rock Bridge

Rum’s most-visited arch, Umm Fruth is arguably its most picturesque as well, a rugged overhang of bright white rock. Visitors can battle vertigo on the climb to the top, which takes just a few minutes.

Mushroom Stone

An oddly-shaped sandstone formation, the base of this rock has been worn away by time and the elements. Nearby, hidden in the rocks is an old nook carved hundreds of years ago by Bedouin, used to store food in the desert.

Wadi Sabet

Spread below the peak of Umm Adami, highest in Jordan, this valley by the Saudi border has the best views of the mountain as well as glimpses into the Saudi Arabian wilderness. You can feel the solitude of the desert here, since relatively few visitors reach this far south.

Red Sand Dunes

The five-minute climb and five-second descent of these giant sand dunes is one of the definite highlights for Wadi Rum visits. In addition to the smooth red sand, the dramatic backdrop of Jebel Nasraniyah and Jebel Umm Ishrin’s sheer cliffs make it a great place for photos.

Umm Ishrin Canyon

One of the most beautiful spots in the north section of Wadi Rum, this sandy canyon is on the side of Jebel Umm Ishrin within a 1 hour hike.

Jebel Umm Adami

Way down by the Saudi border to the southeast, this is Jordan’s highest point. We lead hikes to the top for breathtaking views of Saudi Arabia as well as down the desolate Wadi Sabet and back towards Wadi Rum in the north.