Situated only two hours drive south of Petra, Jordan's Wadi Rum is one of the most beautiful deserts in the world. It is filled with unbelievable rose sandstone mountains ('Jebels'), canyons and dunes. Wadi Rum itself was made famous by the exploits of Lawrence of Arabia during World World I, later becoming the setting for the film of the same name. Wadi Rum is the territory of the Zalabea Bedouin tribe. The Zalabea are especially renowned for their hospitality and great sense of humor. The Bedu of Wadi Rum have preserved specific knowledge related to the flora and fauna of the area, traditional medicine, camel husbandry, tent-making craftsmanship, as well as tracking and climbing skills. With its many peaks and variety walks that offer endless trekking and climbing possibilities, Wadi Rum is now acknowledged as one of the world's foremost desert climbing and hiking areas. It is truly a magical landscape for your adventure and your soul. You can enlarge any photo on this website by clicking on it. To close the enlargement, simply click it again.