Wadi Rum Desert Trek
Jordan · Aqaba
Trekking through the iconic red sandstone desert of Wadi Rum, the "Valley of the Moon", with Bedouin camps and ancient rock art.
Generating AI safety verdict…
Trailhead Conditions
Aqaba, Jordan · 900m
Thursday, November 5 at 12:56 PM
Feels like 24°C
Partly cloudy
Humidity
24%
Wind
19 km/h WNW
Gusts
19 km/h
Pressure
1013 hPa
Dew Point
19°C
Cloud Cover
53.1%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Wadi Rum Desert Trek safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (900m) and the summit (1,754m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Wadi Rum Desert Trek?
Wadi Rum Desert Trek is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 3 days for a short trek.
What is the elevation of Wadi Rum Desert Trek?
The trailhead starts at 900 metres above sea level in Aqaba, Jordan. The summit or highest point reaches 1,754 metres — a net elevation gain of 854 metres.
What gear do I need for Wadi Rum Desert Trek?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Wadi Rum Desert Trek in Jordan: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude