2 Days. WADI RUM 4* - Beit Ali Lodge (HB)
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Wadi Rum, Jordan

2 Days. WADI RUM 4* - Beit Ali Lodge (HB)

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Created: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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Total price From US$504
Created: Tuesday, August 4, 2020

About the city

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
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Beit Ali Lodge Camp
Wadi Rum - At 12.5 km from the centerHALF BOARDWadi Rum, Wadi Rum Standard Chalets
Located in the heart of Wadi Rum, this Bedouin camp and rest area offers a variety of accommodation. It features a seasonal outdoor pool, and traditional evening campfires and barbecues.Bait Ali offers Bedouin tents and chalets, some with a private bathroom. The shared bathroom facilities feature modern showers and toilets.The large, modern kitchen of Bait Ali serves local Arabic dishes. The camp also has terraced areas with a traditional Zerb oven.Guests can admire Wadi Rum’s rock formations and desert from a hot air balloon. Other activities offered are buggy safaris, camel riding, and land sailing.
01 Sep
Tickets
Cycling in Wadi Rum / Disi
Cycling in Wadi Rum / Disi
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