If you love adventure and are looking for a place where you can spend your next vacation, then Wadi Rum is the place for you to go. Located in the south of Jordan the Wadi Rum is also known as the Valley of Moon. Traveling to Wadi Rum can be quite an adventure.
The journey can be long, but the sights along the way would keep you amused all through the way. If you have seen Lawrence of Arabia, then traveling to Wadi Rum would remind you the movie, because this land is exactly where the movie was filmed.
The journey to Wadi Rum would take you through the desert. You would have to get a horse or a camel to get you there. The land belongs to the Bedouin tribes and you would find their tents all along the desert. You can find a suitable horse at the Bedouin campsite where you start your journey.
The journey to another campsite where you can rest and get fresh would normally take 3 hours by a camel, but you can also go there on a jeep and reduce your travel time. After a midway stop at the Bedouin campsite, you would be taken straight to the Valley of Moon.
One thing you need to know about traveling to Wadi Rum is that it would be impossible to go there without a guide. If you are traveling through the desert for the first time the chances are very high that you would lose your way and it could be quite dangerous.
The Valley of Moon itself is quite a sight. Not only is it popular among nature lovers, but the valley provides several opportunities for adventurous people as well. You can take part in hiking, rock climbing and trekking. Wadi Rum has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
There is another Bedouin camp near the valley which provides refreshments for the tourists. You can even spend the night there and watch the starry sky and enjoy the cool desert nights. Wadi Rum is a great destination for a vacation and you should consider it for your next vacation.
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