Because the sand is red and almost surreal, Wadi Rum is cast regularly as the red planet. Mission to Mars , Red Planet , The Last Days on Mars and The Martian were all filmed here.

Jordan, a land of mesmerizing landscapes and ancient history, has long held a place on our travel bucket list. Our recent adventure to this enchanting country surpassed all of our expectations and ...

Other highlights include a four-wheel-drive excursion deep into the Wadi Rum desert and an overnight stay in a Bedouin camp, snorkeling in the Red Sea and a tour of the capital city of Amman.

Fly over Wadi Rum, Jordan’s “Valley of the Moon,” where crimson sands meet towering sandstone cliffs and ancient rock ...

Deep in the remote deserts of southern Jordan, not far from the border with Saudi Arabia, lies Wadi Rum one of the world’s most stunning natural wonders. Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Middle ...

Wadi Rum has been used as a filming location in the likes of Dune (2021), Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and The Martian (2015). Petra, believed to have been established in 312BC, is one of the world's ...

Many visitors to Rum sleep in one of the tent villages that dot the edges of the wadi. Some have luxury accommodation and hot showers; others are more primitive. I was tempted to stay over, but ...

Deep in the remote deserts of southern Jordan, not far from the border with Saudi Arabia, lies Wadi Rum one of the world’s most stunning natural wonders. Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Middle ...