Travel advisory · JordanSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Jordan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 5 km strip along the Iraqi and Syrian borders · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Iraq border region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Ireland, US
- Syria border region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Ireland, US
- Northeast Jordan · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France
- Refugee camps · avoid non-essential travel · Ireland, US
Also named by one government: 3 km strip along the Syrian border (UK), Baqa'a neighborhood of Ayn Basha (US), East of Ruwaished (Canada), Mansheyat al Ghayyath (US), Rusayfah (US), Ruwayshid (US), Aqaba and surroundings (France), Ma'an (France), Mafraq governorate west of Ruwaished (Canada), Palestinian territories border zone (France), Strip bordering the red zone (France), Zarqa governorate (Canada)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country; advises against all travel to parts of Jordan (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Reconsider travel due to terrorism and armed conflict | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Avoid non-essential travel to other parts of Jordan | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Avoid non-essential travel | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | Avoid non-essential travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Increased vigilance recommended across Jordan (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Wadi Rum
A red sandstone desert valley in southern Jordan, known for rock carvings, 4x4 tours with Bedouin guides and overnight desert camps.
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Wadi Rum is a desert valley of red sandstone and granite in southern Jordan, about 250 km south of Amman and an hour's drive from Aqaba. At about 720 km², it is Jordan's largest wadi, also called the Valley of the Moon for its red, moon-like rock. UNESCO has listed the protected area as a World Heritage site since 2011. Rock carvings and inscriptions, some thousands of years old, draw many visitors. Jabal Umm ad Dami, Jordan's highest peak at about 1,854 m, lies near the Saudi border.
All visitors stop at the visitor centre, which opened in 2003, and pay entry fees at the gates. Private 4x4 drivers must register there first. Most people explore with a Bedouin guide on a 4x4 tour of about two hours, following old trade caravan routes. Hotels are not allowed in the protected area, so most visitors stay in a desert camp. Rain is scarce and mostly falls in thunderstorms that can cause flash floods.
Wadi Rum in five
- Pay the entry feeForeign visitors pay 5 JD to enter Wadi Rum, or show a Jordan Pass, which covers it.Jordan entrance fees
- Book a camp that includes a guideMost camps run the 4x4 tours and meet you at the visitor center or Rum village.
- Stay at least one nightSunset, the stars and the cold dawn are the reasons to come. Day trips miss them.
- Pack for cold nightsDesert nights are cold from November to March. Bring a warm layer even when days are hot.
Things to do in Wadi Rum
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Need to know
- Entrance
- 5 JD for foreign visitors; included in the Jordan Pass Read more
- Permits
- 5 JD for foreigners; tours with local guides
- Season
- Best Mar–May and Sep–Nov
- Nearest town
- Rum village; Aqaba about 1 hour away
- Getting there
- About 1 hour from Aqaba, 1.5–2 hours from Petra
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Cold nightsJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold nights
- FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low11°Cold nightsFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold nights
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Mild, clearMarchClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low18°WarmAprilClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- MayClear1 rainy dayHigh35°Low21°HotMayClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh38°Low24°Very hotJuneClear
Poor
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh39°Low25°Very hotJulyClear
Poor
- High
- 39°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh39°Low25°Very hotAugustClear
Poor
- High
- 39°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low23°HotSeptemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- OctoberClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low20°Warm, clearOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh26°Low16°MildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low12°Cold nightsDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold nights
Average daily high and low in Wadi Rum, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Wadi Rum
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 22°
- Humidity
- 33%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Wadi Rum
01:38 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today27°17°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 27°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed24°14°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu23°12°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri22°13°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat18°11°0%Saturday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun18°8°0%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 18°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 12:05 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.709 JOD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Wadi Rum
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Rules for Wadi Rum, checked
- Foreign visitors pay 5 JD to enter Wadi Rum; the Jordan Pass includes the entry.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Wadi Rum
Petra, Amman, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Pass
Read the guidePetraThe Nabataean city, about 1.5 to 2 hours north
Read the guideAmmanThe capital, a long half day by road
Read the guideJordan Pass guideEntry, visa fee and the sites it covers
Read the guideGetting around JordanTransfers from Aqaba, Petra and Amman
Read the guideWadi Rum FAQ
How much is the entry fee to Wadi Rum?
5 JD for foreign visitors. It is included in the Jordan Pass.
How long should I stay in Wadi Rum?
One night is enough for a jeep tour, sunset and stars. Two nights allow a longer hike or camel trek.
How do I get to Wadi Rum?
Drive or take a taxi from Aqaba, about an hour, or from Petra, about 1.5–2 hours. Camps can arrange transfers.
Do I need a guide in Wadi Rum?
Most visitors go with a camp or a licensed local guide in a 4x4, because tracks are unmarked and the sand is soft. Camps usually arrange the tour with the stay, and hikers and climbers hire guides for specific routes.
What is a Wadi Rum desert camp like?
Camps range from simple tents to sealed domes, with set dinners and breakfast. Nights are cold from November to March. Check bedding, toilets and what is included before you book, since the range between camps is wide.