Jebel Khazali
- Level: moderate, for fit hikers
- Duration: 5 to 7 hours, 600 m of ascent
- Season: spring and autumn
From50 JOD
Plan your tripChimneys and natural ramps
Above the canyon of inscriptions, 6 km and 600 metres of ascent through chimneys and natural ramps. Five to seven hours, for fit hikers.
No need to know how to climb: you go on foot, using your hands (scrambling grade 2 to 3). Eid, Bedouin guide and climber, guides you all the way.
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The scramble step by step
4×4 to Khazali
Meet in Rum village, then drive across the desert to the massif.
The canyon of inscriptions
Ancient inscriptions carved into the rock at the canyon entrance.
The first ramps
Wide sandstone ramps to gain height.
The chimneys
We climb between two walls, using hands and feet.
The ridge
We follow the ridge above the canyons, with views over the desert.
Bedouin tea
A tea break made by Eid before heading down.
Descent and 4×4
Down the ramps, then back by 4×4 to the village or the camp.
Prices per person
Prices per person depending on group size, night at camp on the same evening included if you want to sleep in the desert (dinner and breakfast). Bivouac or Bedouin camp, your choice; real beds under the stars: +25 JOD per person. More than 4 people? Contact us.
Jebel Khazali · full day
Good to know
Level required
Good fitness. No climbing technique needed, but you should be comfortable with a little exposure.
Gear
No climbing gear needed: good shoes with grippy soles are enough. Eid guides you on every exposed section.
What to bring
Approach shoes, layers, windbreaker, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. A 20 to 30 litre bag for water.
Meeting point
At the Wadi Rum Rest House, in Rum village. How to get here
Cancellation
Free up to 48 h before the outing, by email or phone. No deposit required.
What our guests say
A great Wadi Rum experience!
“From start to finish, our experience with Amina for the planning and Eid on site was perfect. Our children were enchanted by what they saw and by their conversations with Eid, our guide […] We absolutely recommend it!”
The experience of a lifetime
“One of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Our stay was organised with great precision and care. Eid showed us his world with a smile, kindness and humour.”
The authentic Wadi Rum
“A very warm welcome from Eid and his team. […] Lovely accommodation, in a tent or bivouac in Eid’s “private cave”, excellent food […] everything was perfect!”
Frequently asked questions
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Let’s plan your desert journey together
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