Wadi Rum in Jordanien is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
Red rocks growing out of the sand, and a silence you can hear: Wadi Rum in Jordan is the desert that many know from «Lawrence of Arabia». A night there under the starry sky is for many one of the things they keep as a lifelong wish. In the Wadi Rum Protected Area Bedouin guides drive guests to rock arches, canyons and dunes. The Jebel Khazali is a rock cleft in which inscriptions from prehistoric times can be seen.
Tours through the valley can be booked through local providers. The Wadi Rum Desert Dunes Luxury Camp and the Memories Aicha Luxury Camp are named as accommodation and allow nights in the desert without giving up comfort. March to May and October to November are the favourable times, in summer it is too hot. Petra lies nearby as a neighbouring destination, and for many both places belong to a single trip.
Anyone who stays overnight in the desert should plan clothing for cold nights, because the temperature falls sharply after sunset. Once in a Lifetime discusses this preparation with you in the video call.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Wadi Rum is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.
Wadi Rum Desert, Experience
Wadi Rum Protected Area, Experience
Wadi Rum Nomads, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Wadi Rum Desert |
| Wadi Rum Protected Area |
| Wadi Rum Nomads |
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Wadi Rum by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Wadi Rum?
For Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum Desert, Wadi Rum Protected Area and Wadi Rum Nomads are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Wadi Rum suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Wadi Rum in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Wadi Rum includes Memories Aicha Luxury Camp, Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp and Wadi Rum Desert Dunes Luxury Camp, Wadi Rum, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Jordanien work well together?
Besides Wadi Rum, Petra come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Wadi Rum cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Memories Aicha Luxury Camp | 4.6 |
| Wadi Rum Desert Dunes Luxury Camp, Wadi Rum | 4.9 |
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Yogyakarta, Abu Dhabi, Alula.
Gallery
- Wadi Rum Desert, Experience
- Wadi Rum Protected Area, Experience
- Wadi Rum Nomads, Experience
Jebel Khazali, Experience
Wadi Rum Excursions, Experience
Khazali Canyon, Experience
Um Frouth Rock Arch, Experience
Wadi Rum Cave Camping, Experience
Updated: 7 August 2026.