Wadi Rum
This enormous wadi or valley is also known as the "Valley of the Moon" and is a hugely famous tourist destination and filming location for its otherworldly desert landscape, kickstarted with the epic classic film "Lawrence of Arabia" being filmed here in 1962.
Basic Info
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Category
Large Wadi (Valley)
Area Size
720 km2 (280 sq mi)
Known For
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mars-like Landscape (Alien Landscape)
Famous Desert & Sci-Fi Filming Location
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- Red Planet (2000)
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
- Prometheus (2012): Alien Planet
- The Martian (2015)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016): Jedha
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019): Pasaana
- Dune (2021 Series): Arrakis
Top Travel Destination in Asia
Day Trip from Major Cities
1.5 hour drive from Aqaba
2 hour drive from Wadi Musa or Eilat (Israel)
Location
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Wadi Rum Protected Area, Jordan
Special Info & Comments
Tours, rock climbing and camping trips are available in this area
2 hour drive from Petra
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