Wadi Rum guide
🇯🇴 Packing List
What to pack for Wadi Rum
In July, Wadi Rum is typically hot, typically dry (25°C - 40°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Wadi Rum essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS (7 days)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- After-sun lotion
- Camp food is freshly prepared. Bring snacks and water for jeep tours.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/G plugs, 230V. Limited electricity at camps.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
- Cash essential. No ATMs. Pay camps in advance or cash.
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Limited signal. Some camps have WiFi. Disconnect and enjoy!
- Overcharging for 4x4 tours (agree price first)
- July highlights: Peak heat - not recommended
Trip gear
- Cooling towel or portable fan
- Early morning/evening only
- Minimum 3L water daily