Natural Wonder · Aqaba, Jordan
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is in jordan (Arabic: وادي رم Wādī Ramm, also Wādī al-Ramm, known also as the Valley of the Moon or Red mountains (Arabic:.
Photo: Daniel Case via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Aqaba, Jordan |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Length | Length: 100 km |
| Coordinates | 29.5931° N, 35.4200° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Wadi Rum is known for
Wadi Rum is in jordan (Arabic: وادي رم Wādī Ramm, also Wādī al-Ramm, known also as the Valley of the Moon or Red mountains (Arabic:.
About Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is in jordan (Arabic: وادي رم Wādī Ramm, also Wādī al-Ramm, known also as the Valley of the Moon or Red mountains (Arabic: وادي القمر, romanized: Wādī al-Qamar), is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia and about 60 km (37 mi) to the east of the city of Aqaba. With an area of 720 km2 (280 mi2) it is the largest wadi (river valley) in Jordan. Several prehistoric civilizations left petroglyphs, rock inscriptions and ruins in Wadi Rum.
History
Various human cultures have inhabited Wadi Rum since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabataeans–leaving their mark in the form of petroglyphs, inscriptions, and temple ruins. According to Bienkowski, the area was part of the Kingdom of Edom (between the 13th and 6th centuries BCE). The region contains numerous archaeological remains, including copper mining sites at Wadi Feynan and ancient fortifications.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Wadi Rum website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Aqaba |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) |
| Distance from the airport | 24.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) · Aqaba, Jordan · 24.2 miles away
- Ramon International Airport (ETM) · Eilat, Israel · 26.1 miles away
- Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU) · Tabuk, Saudi Arabia · 111.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wadi Rum?
Wadi Rum is in jordan (Arabic: وادي رم Wādī Ramm, also Wādī al-Ramm, known also as the Valley of the Moon or Red mountains (Arabic:.
Where is Wadi Rum located?
Wadi Rum is in Aqaba, Jordan. Its coordinates are 29.5931° N, 35.4200° E.
How do I get to Wadi Rum?
The nearest town is Aqaba, and the nearest airport is Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), about 24.0 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Wadi Rum?
Various human cultures have inhabited Wadi Rum since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabataeans–leaving their mark in the form of petroglyphs, inscriptions, and temple ruins. According to Bienkowski, the area was part of the Kingdom of Edom (between the 13th and 6th centuries BCE).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadi_Rum — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40729 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://wadirum.jo/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.