Umm ad Dami
- Level: steep hike, no technique, for good walkers
- Duration: full day, 5 hours of walking, there and back
- Season: spring and autumn
From80 JOD
Plan your tripThe highest peak in Jordan
At 1,854 metres, Jebel Umm ad Dami towers over southern Wadi Rum, right by the Saudi border. On a clear day, the view reaches the mountains of Saudi Arabia.
No technique: a steep, stony path, at your own pace. You just need to be a good walker. Eid, Bedouin guide and climber, takes you from the track to the summit.
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The day step by step
4×4 to the south
Meet in Rum village, then a long 4×4 crossing to the south of the desert.
The trailhead
We leave the 4×4 at the foot of the mountain, in the red sand.
The steep path
A steady, stony climb, with breaks to catch your breath and enjoy the view.
The summit
1,854 m: the highest point in Jordan, and desert as far as the eye can see.
Bedouin tea and lunch
Tea made by Eid and a Bedouin lunch before heading down.
Descent and 4×4
Down the same path, 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). For 1 person, price on request. Bivouac or Bedouin camp, your choice; real beds under the stars: +25 JOD per person. More than 6 people? Contact us.
Umm ad Dami · full day
Good to know
Level required
Good stamina: the climb is steep, stony and has little shade. No climbing technique needed.
Gear
No climbing gear: good hiking shoes are enough. Bring enough water for the climb.
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
Simply exceptional
“The location was ideal, with a spectacular view and excellent hiking opportunities right on our doorstep. The scenery, with the wild beauty of Wadi Rum all around us, was simply breathtaking.”
Magical 🤩
“We spent 2 nights under the stars in the middle of grand landscapes. Thoughtful, attentive guides made sure we enjoyed a perfect balance between short hikes and 4×4 rides.”
One of the best guides you could ask for
“Impressive his knowledge of over 200 mountains without a GPS, but his cooking skills whilst singing will be mesmerising you […] he will adapt to hike, relax, laughs […] you mention it to him and Amina and they will make it happen.”
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be very fit?
What can you see from the top?
Umm ad Dami or Jebel Rum?
Is the night at camp included?
How do I pay?
Can we go in summer?
Let’s plan your desert journey together
Tell us your dates, where you are coming from and what you would love to do. We will suggest the tour that suits you.
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