Bedouins Virtually all the people living in and around Wadi Rum are of Bedouin origin and, until recently, led nomadic lives, relying on their goat herds. They belong to seven tribal groups, of which the three largest are the Zalabia tribe who make up the majority of people living in Rum Village (see Rum map); […]
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 […]
There are many conservation projects underway in the protected area to try and safeguard its unique landscape and ecology and to raise awareness among local people and visitors alike Ecological surveys have been carried out and are being used to monitor the populations of endangered animals like the Gray Wolf and Nubian Ibex. Ranger patrols […]
There are special by-laws and codes of behavior to support the conservation efforts in Wadi Rum. The most important of these for visitors are summarized below: Drive your vehicle only on the designated tracks (or encourage your driver to do so). Protect all nature: no hunting or collecting of plants, animals, rocks, artifacts or firewood. […]
We need the help of all visitors to make our efforts to protect Wadi Rum successful Wadi Rum is a very beautiful and special place but it faces some challenging environmental problems. The growing pressure from visitors, and especially from off-road vehicles, is damaging the fragile desert ecology. There is also a problem of littering […]
Visitors to Wadi Rum usually see very few animals because most desert creatures are nocturnal, to avoid the daytime sun, and many of the larger ones are now reduced to very low numbers. However, if you take the time to look carefully, you are likely to encounter a number of interesting birds, insects and reptiles […]
The Bedouins of Wadi Rum are at the heart of local tourism services. They provide tours, guides and facilities, including campsites. They also run restaurants and small shops in the villages that provide meals and basic supplies for visitors. Their guide services include highly experienced mountain and trekking guides who have an unmatched knowledge of […]
