Jordan was definitely one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. Its beautiful landscapes of Wadi Rum were out of this world. I went there with my dad in November, which is definitely a good time to go since the weather is neither hot nor cold.

Here is the story of my experience. I hope it makes you want to travel there!

The Arrival

As we took a taxi to Wadi Rum, I could already see these huge mountains that were appearing on the horizon. It was about 4 pm and the sun was already setting behind the mountains, creating never-ending layers of mountains.

We then arrived at a small village, which is was the last stop before the entrance to the big and unending desert of Wadi Rum. A jeep was waiting for us there and I immediately wanted to sit on the roof to get the best view of the wonderful landscape that was appearing in front of us.

And so our journey started. We were ready to explore the unknown. We were going to be cut off from the world for 2 days with no wifi connection or signal, yet that didn’t seem to bother me.

The ride began and we started to feel the warm wind blowing on our faces. The road was getting more and more uneven but we didn’t fear a thing with the pure adrenaline rushing through us.

After about 20 mins, we arrived at our Bedouin Camp in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by huge rocks. It was as if we had just landed on Mars. We installed ourselves in our small tent composed of only two beds with hardly any space to move. It was for sure not luxury to its finest but what do you expect staying in the middle of a desert?

It was time for dinner as we headed up to the dining area. The night was getting darker by the minute, the stars and the moon were starting to appear, being the only source of light in a void of darkness.

The Meal

Everyone gathered around as the Bedouin chef explained to us how they cooked their special dish: Chicken and vegetables cooked with the heath of the ground. Something I have never seen before. We enjoyed our first tasty dinner, drinking warm tea and admiring the stars.

The fire was put on and the Bedouins started to show us their traditional dance and music while we were all sitting around them being served some more tea. Our first night was coming to an end, so we headed back to our tents. Falling asleep to the sound of silence.

Day 1: Exploring the desert

We decided to wake up at 5 am to catch the sunrise that was at 6 am. The wake up was hard but I just knew that what I was about to see was going to be unforgettable. Since our camp was in front of a giant rock, we had to walk a while to be able to have a great view. I thought that our walk was going to last about 15 mins but since in the desert, everything seems closer than it is we ended up walking for over 30 mins, in the soft sand. Definitely a tiring walk!

We luckily arrived at the right spot, just in time for sunrise. The sun started to reveal itself behind the infinite mountain layers as we stood there, nobody around and surrounded by silence watching one of the most amazing sunrises of our lives. What an amazing feeling. After walking back, we enjoyed our well-deserved breakfast composted mostly of pita bread and cheese.

The Jeep Tour

After the sunrise, a full day of exploring the landscapes of Wadi Rum was ahead of us.

Our first stop was a sand dune where you can get one of the best views in Wadi Rum. The hike to the top was definitely challenging but the view was worth it. Our guide brought a sandboard with him so I was able to try and sandboard down the dune. I could hardly advance down the dune and it was undoubtedly harder than I expected but it was worth a try!

We then drove to a canyon with a bunch of small water puddles in the middle of the desert! It was a bit hard to walk through it because of all the other tourists there, however, it was worth it because the curves in the rocks were like nothing I’ve ever seen before!

The Afternoon

Lunch was prepared for us in a small tent right next to the canyon. Hummus, Pita Bread, Meatballs, and Tea with a view. It was definitely what we needed after a morning of exploring the desert.

For the next ride, I decided to sit on the roof to be able to soak in the landscape around us. The road was really bumpy and we had to hold on as tight as possible not to fall off!

Our next stop was two arches that were carved into a rock by the wind. I had to get the iconic photo so I quickly ran up there to stand on a thin layer of rock that seemed about to break at any minute. Looking down from so high undoubtedly triggers your fear of heights. Of course, there were so many people doing the exact same thing so you had to wait for your turn.

The Evening

Last but not least, we arrived at our final destination: a high rock from which we were going to watch the sunset. I sat there admiring the sun that was slowly hiding behind the mountains and thought about the amazing day that I just experienced. When the golden light had faded, we headed back to the Jeep for our last ride back.

Since it was the last ride, the driver dashed through the dunes making sure to make us, sitting on the roof, jump as high as possible, which was super fun! We arrived back at camp just in time for our dinner. Our last evening was coming to an end yet I felt like it had just started. The moonlight was beaming down and the camp was starting to fill up with conversation and laughter.

The last night in the tent was interesting. I unexpectedly woke up at 2 am and stepped out of the tent. I looked up and saw something that I would never forget. The moonlight was absent so the sky was full of millions and millions of stars. I just stood there for a while in awe of it. What an amazing way to end my stay.

The whole experience seems good, doesn’t it? If you are planning on staying in Wadi Rum I recommend booking the Bedouin Lifestyle Camp where I stayed for two nights.

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