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Jordan Wadi Rum Desert

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Wadi Rum also known as The Valley of the Moon is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km (37 mi) to the east of Aqaba; it is the largest valley in Jordan. Wadi Rum is Arabic for "Sand Valley", as Rum means sand, especially light sand that can be carried by wind.

Photography Tips

The place is amazing nature and landscape spot at night there is no light pollution because of the high mountains which makes it amazing place for night photography, astro photography and long exposure. Also it is amazing spot for sunrise/sunset photography

Travel Information

This place is almost 4 hours away from Amman, you will need to rent a 4*4 car from the airport if you know how to drive off-road, Otherwise you can take public transportation from Amman and then from the small town of Wadi Rum you can rent a 4*4 car to take you inside and help you move around during the day.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Winter

Sunrise & Sunset 07:31 - 17:50 | current local time: 20:21

Photo Themes astro astrophotography Landscape National Park Natural Landscape nature Night night photography Night Skies nightscape nightshot

Locations Wadi Rum Wadi Rum Desert

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