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Red Sand Dune of Wadi Rum

Aqaba

Red Sand Dune of Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Jordan
Red Sand Dune of Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Jordan

This is the great dune of red sand piled against the side of Jabal Umm Ulaydiyya in Wadi Rum, one of the best known in the protected area. Visitors climb the…

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About Red Sand Dune of Wadi Rum

This is the great dune of red sand piled against the side of Jabal Umm Ulaydiyya in Wadi Rum, one of the best known in the protected area. Visitors climb the dune on foot for the view over the valley, and many run or slide back down. It is a regular stop on jeep tours, popular in the late afternoon.

Key facts

Name
Red Sand Dune of Wadi Rum
Type
Other Places
City
Aqaba
Country
Jordan
Coordinates
29.5299285, 35.4214554
Last updated
2026-10-31

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