Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ditional fare in the
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oven while guests lounge under the stars around a central fire-
place. For those who prefer the idea of camping more than the reality, there are five VIP
tents (from JD45) with their own toilets and showers, solar-heated water and electric light-
ing. Alternatively, there are super-secluded camping pitches near a miniature siq above the
camp with nothing to disturb the peace but your own heartbeat.
Zawaideh Desert Camp$
Offline map
( 079-5840664; zawaideh_camp@yahoo.com; half-board per person JD20)
Close to
the road and accessible by car, this simple but atmospheric camp is in the undercliff of the
escarpment, on the edge of a wide plain. It has a reputation for providing a sociable exper-
ience around the lively campfire and is popular with Jordanians from the city looking to
reconnect with the desert.
BEDOUIN CAMP
Captain's Camp$$
Offline map
( 2016905, 079-5510432; captains@jo.com.jo; half-board per person JD35)
A well-
run midrange camp with hot showers, lots of snug seating areas and good buffets, this
camp is popular with tour groups, especially as it's easily accessible from the road. The
camp also offers a romantic tent for two (JD90 per person) in the middle of the desert,
with a candlelit supper delivered to the tent flaps.
BEDOUIN CAMP
Palm Camp$
Offline map
( 077-7244605;
www.jordandesertpalmcamp.com
; half-board per person JD17)
A so-
ciable place with a central campfire and lounging area, but with cramped accommodation.
Ask at Zawaideh Desert Camp for transport across the sands.
BEDOUIN CAMP
Getting There & Away
You're unlikely to find a minibus or service taxi headed all the way to Diseh, so follow
the instructions for getting to Wadi Rum as far as the turn-off to Diseh (the police check-
point 16km after leaving the Desert Highway). From there you can ring ahead to one of
the camps where someone is usually happy to come and collect you. If you get stuck, you
