Jebel Rum, 1,734 m
- Level: sustained, for very fit hikers
- Duration: 6 to 8 hours, 850 m of ascent
- Season: spring and autumn
From110 JOD
Plan your trip1,734 metres using your hands
1,734 metres, 850 metres of ascent, six to eight hours. We go up a Bedouin route, with no climbing technique, but using our hands.
You need excellent fitness and no fear of heights. Eid, Bedouin guide and climber, guides you on every exposed section.
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The scramble step by step
4×4 to the foot
Meet in Rum village, then drive by 4×4 to the foot of Jebel Rum.
Sandy gullies
We climb sandy gullies towards the first slopes.
First steps on sandstone
The trail gives way to rock and the hands start working.
Narrow passage
We squeeze between boulders, one step at a time.
Ledge above the valley
A ledge hanging above the Rum valley. Eid stays right by your side.
Summit slabs
Wide sandstone slabs lead to the summit, at 1,734 m.
Picnic and tea
A picnic and Bedouin tea, with the whole desert below.
Descent
We go down without rushing, with the same care on the tricky sections.
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 Rum · full day
Good to know
Level required
Excellent fitness and no fear of heights. No climbing technique needed.
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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