About this property

Accommodations Features: Wadi Rum Candles Camp in Wadi Rum offers family rooms with private entrances, balconies, and terraces. Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bidet. Mountain and city views enhance the stay. Facilities and Services: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and restaurant. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, minimarket, and outdoor fireplace. Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking ensure convenience. Dining Options: Breakfast is served buffet with fresh pastries and pancakes. Kosher and Asian options are available. The on-site restaurant offers outdoor dining with mountain views. Activities and Attractions: The camp is located 39 mi from King Hussein International Airport. Activities include skiing and diving. Nearby attractions include Petra and Wadi Rum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

Kosher, Asian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Yoichiro
Japan Japan
Magnificent view of Wadi Rum desert from the room. Cleanliness of the room and toilet. The confortable bed. The size of room. Friendly staffs.
Nouf
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
If you’re looking for an experience that reflects the Bedouin lifestyle, this is the perfect place. They’ll pick you up in their 4x4 Jeep and take you to several beautiful desert spots, where they’ll cook a traditional Jordanian lunch for you —...
Talah
Portugal Portugal
Location of the camp is deep into the reserve which is perfect for star gazing and relaxing as there are no camps nearby. The entire staff werr wonderful, a big thank you to Mahdi for organizing everything for us and for Otaiq for showing us...
Miguel
Portugal Portugal
The staff and owners are super nice. They provided clear instructions on how to get to the place. And also organized a trip around the desert and to watch the sunset. The food was good and the room was comfortable.
Abdulhadi
Turkey Turkey
I recently stayed at this camp in Wadi Rum and it was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had. The setting was absolutely magical—surrounded by dramatic sandstone mountains, endless desert views, and the kind of silence that makes you...
Coradin
Romania Romania
The location is absolutely beautiful. Mahdi is a great host.
Sricharan
United States United States
Mahdi and staff were incredible! Such wonderful people who were so kind to us and always had us laughing. They worked with our tight timelines and tried their best to show us unique places with that in mind. Great communication throughout as...
Karen
Lebanon Lebanon
If you’re looking for an authentic Bedouin experience in the desert, this place is for you. Mahdi will make sure you are comfortable and the tour guides are locals who will adapt the schedule to your needs. There is also a nightly Bedouin dinner...
Chris
Canada Canada
It was impressive to enjoy the classic Bedouin dinner with a large group of visitors, including youth..! The staff and management joined in with Bedouin music and traditional dancing, which you would never see before coming to Wadi Rum. The...
Toni
United States United States
Private parking in a gated lot in the village while you’re driven out to the desert overnight. Square room with a bed, a chair, and small table, with shared bathrooms and showers was simple but comfortable and functional. Food was warm,...

Managed by Mahdi Alblwi - Candles Camp Wadi Rum

Company review score: 9.9Based on 306 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hello, I am Mahdi, the manager of Candles Camp in the Wadi Rum desert. Our camp is a family business that has been passed down for generations. We have a team of professional English-speaking tour guides ready to take you on 4x4 desert adventures, camel rides, sandboarding, bedouin tea experiences, and many more! We are delighted to host accommodation in the desert each day for many nationalities from around the world, and teach you about the ways of the bedouin people of the Wadi Rum desert while learning about your cultures at the same time!

Property info

Stay in traditional Bedouin tents, in our luxury deluxe tent or in natural caves, savor homemade Bedouin cuisine, and embark on camel rides, jeep tours, and hikes through breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy serene sunsets and lively fire celebrations under a sky full of stars. Our camp is the last one in the desert, offering the deepest immersion into the tranquility of Wadi Rum, far from any crowds, light pollution, or noise. Join us for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with memories to cherish forever Candles Camp is located in the heart of Wadi Rum, approximately 13 km away from Wadi Rum village, close to the White desert. The moment you leave your car behind at our home base in the village, we are there for you to provide the best desert getaway of your lifetime! Jump on one of our jeeps and your private driver will take you to the most beautiful spots in the desert. Drink some tea with us and ride a camel to your next activity! Finish the day with a sunset bedouin tea made by your guide on top of an orange sand dune and arrive at our camp where we come together each night for a traditional bedouin dinner prepared by our chefs. Candles Camp stands alone in the desert, far away from other camps, sheltered by a rocky hill. Enjoy the silent, scenic desert with dunes and mountain views in the distance. After a day full of adventures and an exciting cultural exchange, retreat to your chosen accommodation, or if you wish to sleep under a sky full of stars, you are more than welcome to do so

Neighborhood info

Wadi Rum is the largest wadi in Jordan and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful deserts in the entire world. This iconic region gave home to many film productions including Star Wars, The Martian. Lawrence of Arabia and more! Wadi Rum village is situated deep in the desert after the visitor center, but worry you shall not, you can find restaurants and grocery stores all around, and of course, many opportunities to drink coffee and tea. We will not let you get dehydrated for sure! Our home base is located in the village, where we provide free parking for you.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,French

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
مطعم #1

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Amenities of Wadi Rum Candles Camp

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service

House rules

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Check-in
From 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that some nationalities can get an entry permit stamped in their passport upon arrival at the airport. Guests are advised to check their visa requirements before traveling.

Please note that transportation can be arranged by the camp from and to the Wadi Rum Visitor center and any city in Jordan at an extra cost. For more information, please contact the hotel. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests arriving with their own vehicle should be aware that a four-wheel drive car is necessary to access the site.

Please inform Wadi Rum Candles Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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