About This Location
Wadi Rum, also known as The Valley of the Moon, is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. It is the largest wadi (valley) in Jordan. The spectacular desert landscape has been home to many cultures since prehistoric times.
The area is centered on the main valley of Wadi Rum. The highest elevation in the area is Jabal Umm al Dami at 1,840m above sea level. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
Wadi Rum is one of Jordan's important tourist destinations, and attracts an increasing number of foreign tourists, particularly trekkers and climbers, but also for camel and horse safari or simply sightseeing.