Bedouins
Bedouins The majority of people living in and around Wadi Rum are of Bedouin origin. Until recently, they lived a nomadic life relying on goat herds. There are seven main tribal groups in the area. The largest tribe is the Zalabiah tribe who make up most residents of Rum Village, the only village inside […]
Sites of interest
Sites of interest Wadi Rum offers many sites of natural beauty and historical interest. The most notable attractions include Lawrence’s Spring where Lawrence of Arabia is said to have bathed during the Arab Revolt. Khazali Canyon is a deep fissure containing many ancient rock inscriptions. There are spectacular sunset viewing points both in winter […]