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Welcome to the Valley of the Moon, the largest and most famous wadi in Jordan. With its sandstone and granite rock formations breaking through soft red sands, Wadi Rum is the most spectacular natural site of Jordan. It is known for its vast desert combined with massive mountain cliffs and endless skies. The highest mountain is Mount Um Dami at more than 1800 meters above sea level. It was made famous by British officer T. E. Lawrence, who based his operations here during the Arab Revolt of 1917-1918. Mount Rum was named the Seven Pillars of Wisdom in memory of T.E. Lawrence and his book reflecting on his time in Arabia. Wadi Rum was inhabited by the Nabataeans, leaving writings, paintings, and symbols on the surface of the rocks. Springs and wells flow from beneath the mountains. Some Bedouin continue their traditional life by living in black goat-haired tents in the desert. The area was named a climbing destination in 1984 by Tony Howard, Di Taylor, Mick Shaw, and Al Baker. The Bedouin have inhabited Rum for years and currently dwell in and around Wadi Rum. The Zalabia Bedouin is the major tribe in Wadi Rum and they have helped climbers and trekkers make it an eco-adventure tourism area. It attracts day trip tours, trekkers and climbers and is perfect for horse and camel rides in the sand.
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