Wadi Rum along with Aqaba marine park are natural protected sites managed by Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority. In addition to those two sites, Jordan has six more nature reserves managed by the Royal Society for Conservation of Nature (RSCN). For more information about RSCN and its nature reserves, see its website www.rscn.org.jo Aqaba Marine […]
About Wadi Rum A Brief History How to get there Other protected areas in Jordan Local people Local tourism services Protecting Wadi Rum Conservation projects Management authority Protecting nature protects us all Rules and regulations Zoning scheme Things to see and do Adventure seekers Fees and charges Places to stay Safety in the desert Sites […]
More information on Wadi Rum and the activities and facilities available to visitors can be obtained through the contacts listed below. Bookings should be made through travel agents or tour operators in your own country or in Jordan. The library also contains references giving detailed information about the physical, ecological and archaeological interests of Wadi […]
The Wadi Rum Protected Area was set-up, not just to conserve landscapes and wildlife, but also to give local communities new opportunities to benefit from the protection of nature. This is being done in three main ways: Entrance fees are shared with local communities. A proportion of each visitor’s entrance charge is given directly to […]
Wadi Rum Protected Area is managed by a local area management, under the umbrella of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA). There is an on-site management team of 52 people (June 2005), operating out of the visitor centre, most of whom have been recruited from local communities. This team includes a Site Manager and […]
