If you want a tour of Wadi Rum and to spend a night in the desert, but don’t like to feel like a tourist among tourists all the time, I definitely suggest what these guys offer. Meeting them was easy as arranged. Sabah with a genuine smile and positivity took us on a jeep ride through the desert , showing us some of the highlights of Wadi Rum, talked to us about them, about the history of the people that have lived there and then took us to some unique places without any tourists around. There we had the chance to feel the quietness of the desert enjoying amazing views. Just before sunset we went to the cave. The set up is simple and beautiful, they have built a short wall for protection on the windy days that lets you enjoy the full of stars night sky. It is facing west for a beautiful sunset and shade in the morning. They have mattresses and heavy duty sleeping bags that can keep you warm and comfortable in any circumstances. There is a clean flush toilet and a shower a few meters from the cave. They prepared a tasty dinner for us in a Bedouin oven under the sand. Mohammad , Sabah’s eldest brother and his cousin joined us, we enjoyed tea and great conversations with them. If we did it again and could stay for longer we would definitely go with this family of Bedouins and not with a larger tent camp. At the end of the day I think this was our best experience in Jordan. Thank you brothers for an amazing time.
This is a small family run desert camp deep inside the red desert. It is normally run by Momahmmad and his cousin Haagis. Another cousin lives near the camp in the desert.
This is a cave camp, nothing like the large camps with bubble (villa) and large tents. If this is something that you like, it is for you. Or look elsewhere.
A typical trip includes deep ride, night cave (outdoor) camping and includes traditional dinner and breakfast. I believe they may have tent too. They can probably accomodate about 12 people. I could be wrong. They have at least 2 caves.
Mohammad is super friendly. The camping experience is very unique.
Certainly the Wadi Rum tour business is super competitive. It is up to each visitor to decide what is right for you. This one is just unique in nature.
melissamE498DG
16 Apr 2023
It’s the place you’re exploring, the humans you meet there, and the experiences you share with them that make travel so impactful. THIS experience was perhaps the most impactful travel experience that we have ever had. Both Mohammad and Sabbah had a generosity of spirit that warmed our hearts and invited deeper connection.
Mohammad was clear and consistent with communication leading up to our entrance into Wadi Rum village. Immediately upon arriving in the early afternoon, his brother Sabbah provided us with snacks (even though he was fasting for Ramadan) and took us in the back of his jeep out into the Wadi Rum desert. We were both in awe and completely at ease as Sabbah gave us the history of the locations we visited, answered all of our questions thoroughly, and gave us full freedom to explore each stop for as long as we wanted to - freedom (without any pressure) to climb, hike, sand board, take photos, feed a camel, and soak it all in over the course of 4-5 hours. In the early evening, Sabbah brought us to our cave camp and we watched the sun set from the cliffs. For people with busy lives and often busier minds, the peace of watching that sun set over the rocks for at least half an hour was an otherworldly blessing. Then Mohammad joined us at the camp, built us a fire, and made traditional Bedouin tea and coffee for us as we traded stories and perspectives. Mohammad’s friends Raady Abo Ali and Amjad brought us the most hearty and delicious dinner, and we spent at least an hour together. My fiancé and I are musicians, so we took turns singing and trading recordings of our respective music genres. Throughout all of it, I would keep “zooming out” to remember where we were, in this remote and gorgeous landscape, then “zooming in,” back to the warmth of that fire, the food, and the engaging conversation.
Mohammad described his genuine pleasure in sharing Bedouin culture while wishing to personalize the experience for each group that he meets. He assured us that he and/or his friends were right down the hill from us if we needed them overnight. We slept soundly in extremely comfortable sleeping bags as the fire died down, and could see the stars while remarking to each other that we had literally NEVER slept somewhere so quiet and peaceful. The next morning, Mohammad, Raady Abo Ali, and Amjad again provided us a large and tasty breakfast with tea and coffee, and Mohammad even accommodated our request to leave a little earlier than planned due to travel plan changes.
The words that keep echoing in my head about this experience are generosity, hospitality, warmth, awe, and gratitude. Mohammad, Sabbah, and their crew will be in our hearts forever for giving us this gift, and I bet you will feel the same way when you book this experience ❤️