Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread - Abud on an open fire in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba. Abud is a dense, unleavened bread also of Bedouin origin. This bread is baked by burying it in ash and covering it with hot embers directly in a wood fire.

Tourists having camel desert safari in Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 23, 2019; According to recent figures, more than 250,000 tourists come to Wadi Rum every year. there is a new intruder - four-wheel-drive tour groups. Traveling up to five cars at a time, the oversize vehicles churn through the sand and mud, making deep tracks and plenty of noise.

Wadi Rum Bedouin riding a camel through the wilderness of Wadi Rum desert in Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 23, 2019; Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba; it is the largest wadi in Jordan. The area is now one of Jordan's important tourist destinations, and attracts an increasing number of foreign tourists.

Bedouin Shepherd and his goats herd in spectacular Wadi Rum, Southern Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 23, 2019; Bedouin Shepard and his goats herd in spectacular Wadi Rum, Southern Jordan. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba; it is the largest wadi in Jordan.

Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread - Abud on an open fire in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba. Abud is a dense, unleavened bread also of Bedouin origin. This bread is baked by burying it in ash and covering it with hot embers directly in a wood fire.

Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread - Abud on an open fire in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba. Abud is a dense, unleavened bread also of Bedouin origin. This bread is baked by burying it in ash and covering it with hot embers directly in a wood fire.

Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread - Abud on an open fire in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba. Abud is a dense, unleavened bread also of Bedouin origin. This bread is baked by burying it in ash and covering it with hot embers directly in a wood fire.

Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread - Abud on an open fire in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba. Abud is a dense, unleavened bread also of Bedouin origin. This bread is baked by burying it in ash and covering it with hot embers directly in a wood fire.

Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread - Abud on an open fire in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Zalabia Bedouin preparing traditional Arabic bread in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan 60 km to the east of Aqaba. Abud is a dense, unleavened bread also of Bedouin origin. This bread is baked by burying it in ash and covering it with hot embers directly in a wood fire.

Zalabia Bedouin taking care of a mother camel and a baby camel in Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Zalabia Bedouin taking care of mother camel and baby camel. Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. A camel ride is one of the best ways to experience Wadi Rum, like a Bedouin. For Bedouin, the camel is Ata Allah, the gift of God. These 'ships of the desert' can cover long distances in the harsh desert environment.

Tourists climbing Burdah rock bridge on Jabal Burdah Mountain in Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

Wadi rum, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Jabal Burdah is located in the southeast of the protected area. On the north ridge stands the 35 meter high Burdah rock bridge. It is considered one of the highest natural arches in the world. And one of the most spectacular sites in Wadi Rum. The National Arch and Bridge Society devoted a whole page to the Wadi Rum desert arches.

Tourists climbing Burdah rock bridge on Jabal Burdah Mountain in Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

Wadi rum, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Jabal Burdah is located in the southeast of the protected area. On the north ridge stands the 35 meter high Burdah rock bridge. It is considered one of the highest natural arches in the world. And one of the most spectacular sites in Wadi Rum. The National Arch and Bridge Society devoted a whole page to the Wadi Rum desert arches.

Tourists climbing Burdah rock bridge on Jabal Burdah Mountain in Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

Wadi rum, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Jabal Burdah is located in the southeast of the protected area. On the north ridge stands the 35 meter high Burdah rock bridge. It is considered one of the highest natural arches in the world. And one of the most spectacular sites in Wadi Rum. The National Arch and Bridge Society devoted a whole page to the Wadi Rum desert arches.

Panoramic view of Wadi Rum desert seen from the Burdah rock bridge on Jabal Burdah Mountain, Jordan

Wadi rum, Jordan; March 22, 2019; Jabal Burdah is located in the southeast of the protected area. On the north ridge stands the 35 meter high Burdah rock bridge. It is considered one of the highest natural arches in the world. And one of the most spectacular sites in Wadi Rum.

Wild camping in Wadi Rum desert in the evening - very old Toyota pickup truck with camping equipment

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 21, 2019; Insulated in the desert wilderness of southern Jordan, bedouins of Wadi Rum, 330km south of Amman, still preserve customs and traditions that benefit their harsh habitat. In this rather desolate and harsh climate, nomadic tribes like the Bedouins have lived for thousands of years, shepherding goats and camels for their livelihood and maintaining their indigenous culture and customs.

Wild camping in Wadi Rum desert in the evening - very old Toyota pickup truck with camping equipment

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 21, 2019; Insulated in the desert wilderness of southern Jordan, bedouins of Wadi Rum, 330km south of Amman, still preserve customs and traditions that benefit their harsh habitat. In this rather desolate and harsh climate, nomadic tribes like the Bedouins have lived for thousands of years, shepherding goats and camels for their livelihood and maintaining their indigenous culture and customs.

Wild camping in Wadi Rum desert in the evening - very old Toyota pickup truck with camping equipment

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 21, 2019; Insulated in the desert wilderness of southern Jordan, bedouins of Wadi Rum, 330km south of Amman, still preserve customs and traditions that benefit their harsh habitat. In this rather desolate and harsh climate, nomadic tribes like the Bedouins have lived for thousands of years, shepherding goats and camels for their livelihood and maintaining their indigenous culture and customs.

Wild camping in Wadi Rum desert in the evening - very old Toyota pickup truck with camping equipment

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 21, 2019; Insulated in the desert wilderness of southern Jordan, bedouins of Wadi Rum, 330km south of Amman, still preserve customs and traditions that benefit their harsh habitat. In this rather desolate and harsh climate, nomadic tribes like the Bedouins have lived for thousands of years, shepherding goats and camels for their livelihood and maintaining their indigenous culture and customs.

Two Wadi Rum bedouins preparing traditional Arabic tea, bread and other food in Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan; March 21, 2019; Insulated in the desert wilderness of southern Jordan, bedouins of Wadi Rum, 330km south of Amman, still preserve customs and traditions that benefit their harsh habitat. In this rather desolate and harsh climate, nomadic tribes like the Bedouins have lived for thousands of years, shepherding goats and camels for their livelihood and maintaining their indigenous culture and customs.