Where to practice an individual sport Desert & The Red Sea

The Bedouins will assure you of this. It is from the top of this mountain that you will have the most beautiful views of Wadi Rum. The mountain at the border of the Reserve and the Saudi border overhangs the beautiful Wadi Sabit, away from the tourist agitation. There are several trails to the summit, from easy to more difficult. Therefore, the hike is suitable for all levels of fitness and agility. The ascent is on a stony path. Bring good shoes. Count on 3 hours of hiking with photo breaks.

Jebel Umm ad-Dami lies on the edge of Wadi Rum and the border with Saudi Arabia. Jordan's highest peak reaches an altitude of 1,854 metres. It takes between 1h and 2h30 to get your photo taken, hair blowing in the wind, next to the Jordanian flag planted at the summit. From here, the views over Wadi Rum are spectacular. The mountain-studded desert stretches as far as the eye can see. Few tourists come this far, and you finally have Wadi Rum all to yourself. Umm ad-Dami can be the goal of a multi-day camel trek.

The Jordan Trail is a hiking trail that runs from north to south in Jordan, from Umm-Qais to Aqaba. The 672 kilometer trail is divided into 9 sections. It follows roads, marked paths, old caravan routes or Bedouin paths used for transhumance. The Jordan Trail is not marked and the presence of a guide is essential, especially for the desert sections. Suitable equipment and good physical condition are necessary.

The last section of the Jordan Trail covers 112 km, divided into 6 stages, through splendid mountainous landscapes and ending in the intense blue of the Red Sea.

Day 1 : Humeima to Jebel Kharazah. 19 km. Medium difficulty. Count 6 hours of walking. The day is dedicated to crossing the vast plateau bordering Wadi Rum. The terrain is flat, with a slight slope at the end of the hike, on a stony ground.

Day 2. From Jebel Kharazah to Shakriya. 16 km. Medium difficulty. Count 6 hours of walking. You leave behind you the stone arch of the Jebel al-Kharazah to reach the mudflats. The massive rocks of Wadi Rum draw their contours. You reach Shakriya, the last village before entering Rum.

Day 3. From Shakriya to Rum Village. 12,1 km. Easy. Count 3 to 4 hours of walking. The day follows the paved road that leads to Rum village, in the heart of the Wadi Rum protected area (entrance fee).

Day 4. From Rum Village to Wadi Waraqa. 20.6 km. Medium difficulty. Count on 5 to 7 hours of walking. You will feel like walking on the moon as you cross the Wadi Rum Protected Area, heading southwest.

Day 5. Wadi Waraqa to Final Camp. 25.9 km. Medium difficulty. Count on 7 to 9 hours of walking. We head west, leaving behind the sandstone cliffs of Rum to reach the brown granite and pink quartz mountains. The day is mainly downhill, before going up on the last 5 kilometers, the most tiring.

Day 6. From Final Camp to Aqaba. 18,4 km. Difficult. Count on 5 to 7 hours of walking. The route may be downhill, but the sand and stone terrain makes it difficult to progress. As you advance, civilization gains ground, with highways and industrial areas. But the Red Sea draws a blue line and you are at the end of the course. Congratulations!