Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a UNESCO-protected desert in southern Jordan made world-famous by Lawrence of Arabia and Hollywood blockbusters like Dune, The Martian, Aladdin and Star Wars: Rogue One. The Wadi Rum Visitor Centre is about 320 km from Amman, 290 km from Queen Alia Airport, just 70 km from Aqaba, and around 115 km from Petra.
Queen Alia Airport to Wadi Rum
Direct private transfer from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Wadi Rum from 113 JOD (sedan, 1–3 pax) or 170 JOD (van, 4–7 pax). Drive time: about 4 hours via the Desert Highway. Ideal for late arrivals heading straight into the desert.
Amman to Wadi Rum
Private taxi from Amman to Wadi Rum from 140 JOD (sedan) / 190 JOD (van). Free stops along the way at any major landmark you wish.
Petra to Wadi Rum (Most Popular Combo)
The Petra–Wadi Rum combination is the classic Jordan route. Transfer from 60 JOD (sedan), drive time about 1 h 45 min.
Other Ways to Reach Wadi Rum
- JETT bus from Amman — ~10 JOD, departs once a day in season, drops you at the Visitor Centre.
- Aqaba taxi — about 25 JOD, only 1 hour drive — perfect if you fly into Aqaba (AQJ).
- Combined Petra + Wadi Rum tour — our most-booked Jordan package, includes overnight Bedouin camp.
What to Expect Once You Arrive
At the Visitor Centre, your Bedouin camp's 4×4 will pick you up and drive you deep into the desert. Inside Wadi Rum you'll experience:
- 2-hour, 4-hour or full-day jeep safari — Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, Burdah Rock Bridge, Um Fruth Arch.
- Camel ride across the red dunes at sunset.
- Bedouin tea & traditional zarb dinner cooked underground.
- Overnight in a Bedouin camp — choose between traditional goat-hair tents or luxury bubble tents with private bathrooms.
- Stargazing — Wadi Rum has some of the clearest night skies on Earth.