2 Days. Wadi Rum - Rahayeb Desert Camp 2* + Camel Ride Tour
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Wadi Rum, Jordan

2 Days. Wadi Rum - Rahayeb Desert Camp 2* + Camel Ride Tour

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Created: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - Departure: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Ref ID: 1029413
Total price From US$134
Created: Thursday, July 23, 2020 - Departure: Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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People have lived in Rum for thousands of years, struggling to survive in its harsh environment. They have been hunters, pastoralists, farmers and traders, as Rum is close to national borders. Even the famous Nabateans once occupied Rum, leaving behind several structures, including a temple. Local people gained notoriety more recently when they joined the arab revolt forces under the leadership of king Faisal and fought along with Lawrence of Arabia during the Arab Revolt (1917/18) to fight the occupying Turkish and German armies. Lawrence himself makes many references to Wadi Rum in his book ‘The Seven Pillars of Wisdom’, a title apparently inspired by one of Rum’s imposing mountains. The exploits of Lawrence have become part of local folklore, and some popular tourist sites are named after him, although whether he used these exact sites is open to debate. Virtually all the people living in and around Wadi Rum today are of Bedouin origin and, until recently, led nomadic lives, relying on their goat herds. They are resourceful, hospitable people who are largely responsible for developing Wadi Rum as a tourist destination. Recognizing the unique natural and cultural history of Wadi Rum and the vital importance of tourism to the local economy, the government of Jordan declared Wadi Rum a protected area in 1998. With support from the World Bank they commissioned the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, a national NGO, to prepare a conservation plan and build a team of local people to manage the area. This team is now under the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and is pioneering ways to restore and safeguard Rum’s sensitive desert habitats from ever-increasing human pressure.
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01 Sep
Hotel
1 Night
Rahayeb Desert Camp 8.8 Very good
Wadi Rum - At 12.1 km from the centerROOM ONLYDiseh, Seeq Ummel TawagiProtected Area, Wadi Rum 77110 Standard Tent, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, 1 Double Bed
Located in Wadi Rum, Rahayeb Desert Camp is in the historical district, a 1-minute drive from Wadi Rum Protected Area and 13 minutes from Deeseh Knowledge Station. This tentalow is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Wadi Rum Visitor Center and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Lawrence's Spring.You can experience a safari adventure. This tentalow also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the tentalow's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
01 Sep
Tickets
Camel Ride in Wadi Rum Desert
Camel Ride in Wadi Rum Desert
Flexible Ticket - One Hour
Non refundable
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