Zawaideh Desert Camp

Wadi Rum


Close to the road and accessible by car, this basic camp is in the undercliff of the escarpment, on the edge of a wide plain. It has a reputation for providing a sociable experience around the lively campfire and is popular with Jordanians from the city looking to reconnect with the desert.


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Nearby Wadi Rum attractions

1. Siq Umm Tawaqi

1.17 MILES

A popular destination by 4WD is Siq Umm Tawaqi, a beautiful area with mature trees sprouting apparently from the rock face. Locals have carved the…

2. Alameleh Inscriptions

1.9 MILES

Thamudic and Nabataean inscriptions, depicting camel caravans, hunting warriors and various animals, are common throughout the Wadi Rum area. The Alameleh…

3. Makharas Canyon

3.08 MILES

This attractive canyon threads through the rock massive known as Seven Pillars of Wisdom and makes for an interesting hike from the visitor centre.

4. Seven Pillars of Wisdom

3.46 MILES

Named in honour of Lawrence’s book, this large rock formation, with seven fluted turrets, is easy to see from the road near the Wadi Rum visitor centre…

5. Thamudic & Kufic Rock Art

3.87 MILES

Adorning the west-facing vertical rock face of Jebel Umm Al Ishrin, this wonderful set of petroglyphs is worth the detour on a 4WD excursion. While the…

6. Visitor Centre Museum

4.18 MILES

While you are buying your ticket to enter Wadi Rum, spare half an hour to visit the informative museum (next to the restaurant), which helps to give a…

7. Jebel Umm Al Ishrin

4.88 MILES

The deeply crevassed ‘Mother of Twenty’, a 20-domed mountain forming the east flank of Wadi Rum, is connected to the Seven Pillars of Wisdom formation…

8. Barrah Canyon

5.1 MILES

One of the most visited of numerous canyons that riddle Wadi Rum, this 5km-long corridor of rock through the mountains offers opportunities for hiking,…