By Eid Salman Al-Zalabieh, Bedouin guide · Updated October 2026

The desert has no road signs. To help you picture it before you come, here is our map of Wadi Rum with the great sites, in the order we usually visit them by 4×4 from the village.

The map of the main sites

Jebel RumSAUDI ARABIAWadi Rum Village12345678910Lawrence SpringRed duneLittle BridgeKhazali CanyonLawrence HouseMushroom RockBurdah Rock BridgeAbu KhashabaUm FruthSunsetNIllustrated map · not to scale

The route of our full-day jeep tour, from Wadi Rum Village to the sunset

The sites, one by one

  1. Lawrence Spring: a spring in the cliffs, with old inscriptions
  2. The red dune: climb it barefoot and slide down
  3. Little Bridge: a small rock bridge you can walk on
  4. Khazali Canyon: a narrow gorge with ancient carvings
  5. Lawrence House: the ruins linked to the legend of Lawrence
  6. Mushroom Rock: a rock balanced like a mushroom
  7. Burdah Rock Bridge: the great natural arch, high on the mountain
  8. Abu Khashaba Canyon: a short walk through a sandy canyon
  9. Um Fruth Rock Bridge: a rock arch loved by photographers
  10. Sunset: on the rocks, before dinner and the night

Photos and stories for each site: see the places to visit in Wadi Rum.

Um Fruth Rock Bridge in Wadi Rum
Um Fruth Rock Bridge, site number 9 on the map

Distances to Aqaba, Petra and Amman

From Wadi Rum VillageDistanceBy car
Aqaba70 kmabout 1 h
Petra (Wadi Musa)112 kmabout 2 h
Ammanabout 320 km3.5 to 4 h

See also where is Wadi Rum and how to get to Wadi Rum.

Which itinerary for your time?

  • Half day (3 to 4 h): sites 1 to 5 and the sunset in the afternoon, ideal for a first discovery. Jeep tour
  • Full day + night: sites 1 to 10, lunch, sunset and a night in the desert. Jeep tour with overnight
  • 2 days: + the wild south, white sand and hidden springs. 2-day tour
  • 3 days: + the Jebel Al-Hash area and two nights. 3-day tour

Meeting point and GPS

Our meeting point is the Wadi Rum Rest House, at the entrance of the village, with a free car park next to it. Rest House on Google Maps · Visitor Center on Google Maps.

Follow the map with us

All 10 sites, a Bedouin lunch and the sunset: our Wadi Rum jeep tour, half day or full day with a night under the stars.

— Eid, your Bedouin guide at Wadi Rum Best Tours

Frequently asked questions

Can I visit Wadi Rum on my own with a map?
The desert has no roads or signs, and regular cars cannot drive on the sand. Visits are done by 4×4 with a local guide, who knows the tracks.
How far is Burdah Rock Bridge from the village?
It is one of the farthest classic sites, in the south of the jeep tour route: it is visited on the full-day tour.
Where do I meet the guide?
At the Wadi Rum Rest House, at the entrance of the village, with free parking next to it.

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Eid, Bedouin guide at Wadi Rum Best Tours
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Eid

Bedouin guide born in Wadi Rum and founder of Wadi Rum Best Tours. With his family, he welcomes you to the desert.

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