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- Red & white desert2 days, 1 night · from 90 JOD
- Jebel Al-Hash3 days, 2 nights · from 135 JOD
- Climbing & trekkingClimbs, arches & summits
- Zarb workshopAfternoon, or full day + night
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- With kidsFrom 6 months old
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Zarb workshop
Cook like the Bedouins
At the camp, with our Bedouin host, you season the meat and vegetables for the zarb, which cooks slowly in an oven dug into the sand. You knead your own arbood bread and bake it in the hot sand and ashes.
In between, we share the rituals of Bedouin tea and coffee. At sunset, we dig up the zarb and gather around the fire for the feast. No cooking skills needed.
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You will love
The oven under the sand
Prepare the zarb, then dig it up at sunset.
Bedouin tea & coffee
The rituals of hospitality, and what they mean.
A feast at sunset
Share the meal you have cooked, around the fire.
For everyone
Families, couples or solo travellers: no experience needed.
How the workshop works
By 4×4 to the camp
Meet at the Wadi Rum Rest House, then about 25 minutes by 4×4 to the camp.
The workshop at the camp
Bedouin tea and coffee, arbood bread baked in the sand, preparing the zarb, tasting.
The feast
We dig up the zarb and share the meal around the fire.
Return or a night at camp
After sharing the meal together, back to the village by 4×4, or an optional night at camp: 15 JOD per person in the traditional bivouac or at the camp, 25 JOD on real beds under the stars.
Workshop prices
As a half day in the afternoon, or as a full day with a night in the desert. Prices are per person and go down with the size of the group. Shared tours (6 people max per 4×4), private: +20 JOD per person. More than 6 people? Contact us.
Half day · afternoon, from 3 pm
Full day + workshop + night
Good to know
Included
4×4 transfer from the Wadi Rum Rest House, workshop with a Bedouin host, all ingredients, tea, coffee and the full meal.
Group
Small group, 6 people maximum per 4×4.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian options available. Tell us about allergies and diets when you book.
What to bring
Cap, sunscreen, camera and a warm layer for the evening.
Meeting point
At the Wadi Rum Rest House, in Rum village. How to get here · Google Maps
Optional
A night in the desert after the feast, with breakfast: 15 JOD per person in the traditional bivouac or at the camp, 25 JOD on real beds under the stars.
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! »
A timeless experience
« Unforgettable!!! I fell in love with Jordan and Wadi Rum. Perfect, attentive organisation. […] I spent one of the best days of my life. »
2 magical days and one night
« Everything was perfectly organised. The Wadi Rum Best Tours team adapted to our wishes and even offered us a tailor-made programme. […] You really feel like a member of the family. »
An unforgettable stay in the heart of Wadi Rum
« The tents are comfortable, the bathrooms spotless and the meals delicious, both at the camp and on excursions. But what makes the experience unique are the conversations, the warm evenings and the jeep tours. »
Look no further, you will be happy here.
« Wadi Rum Best Tour is a real gem to book with your eyes closed. […] Eid, Rachid and Hussein are lovely guides: simple, funny and helpful. »
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to cook?
What is zarb?
Is the workshop suitable for vegetarians?
Can we sleep in the desert after the workshop?
Can children take part?
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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