After a couple of days in the North of Jordan, we continued the drive to Wadi Rum. We bought the Jordan pass before our trip, this includes the 5 JOD Wadi Rum entrance fee, but make sure to register at the Visitor Center. 

After registration it was finally time to head to our camp. We stayed in a beautiful Martian tent at the Jamal Rum Camp. We parked our car in the designated parking lot and were picked up by Mohammed with a 4×4 Jeep. After a bumpy 10 minute ride through the desert, we arrived at our destination. The sun was bright, the wind loud and the people welcoming. After a cup of Jordan tea (with lots of sugar), we went into our bubble tent. We were blown away with the view from our terrace. Each tent has their own bathroom and there is even airconditioning/heating in the tent. However, this one shuts off at night to save electricty. 

After taking in the view and settling in the room, we spotted some camels in the wide space in front of us and headed their way. Seeing camels in their natural habitat made us so happy. From the camp you can walk around and also view the sun going down behind the impressive rocks. Since there was much wind, we decided to watch the sunset from our tent and it was magical. The red sand turned into a beautiful golden color.

One of the best experiences in Wadi Rum is being part of a Bedouin barbecue. This traditional method of cooking is done by lowering a metal barrel casing in a big hole in the sand on top of coals. The top edge is above the sand and is then covered with a lid and a blanket. Then sand is put on top of it. And there you go, 2 hours later you have cooked chicken! The final dish included many side dishes, such as salads, hummus and baba ghanoush. It was truly a feast.

If you want to explore Wadi Rum, your best bet is to arrange a tour via your accomodation. We opted for the day tour with the camp and were picked up at 11.00. The best way to see Wadi Rum is sitting in the back of a 4×4 Jeep. It was so magical having the wind through our hairs and sun on our face while being mesmerized by the views. Read here our blog post about the Wadi Rum tour. 

We had a great experience at the Jamal Rum Camp and in the desert. One tip: don´t forget to bring cash. There are no ATM´s and we had to pay for our accomodation and tour in cash. 

For €250 per night you can stay in one of the Martian tent. If you still want to stay in the camp but are looking for a more budget friendly price, you can stay in one of the normal tents for €55 per night. View the accomodation here.