Wadi rum jordan the martian book

Discover hejaz railway train of wadi rum in shakaria, jordan. The wadi rum protected area is about 4 hours from amman, jordan s capital city. Tabuk airpot is 112 miles from the accommodation, while siq um al tawaqi is 1 mile away. Its a vast desert landscape with interesting rock formations jutting up in every direction thats unlike anywhere else on the planet. Hejaz railway train of wadi rum shakaria, jordan atlas. Experience mars on earth with this tour of jordan including 2 nights in wadi rum. This 10day israel and jordan package tour is the best way to see both countries with no rush and without the hassle of planning yoruself. Book martian life camp in wadi rum martian life camp is located in wadi rum. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. Martian camp this venue boasts free shuttle bus service, 24hour front desk and housekeeping.

The scenes back on earth provide a hectic, densely populated counterweight to the martian aridity, which is magnificently represented by exteriors shot in the vicinity of wadi rum. Situated in wadi rum, 10 km from wadi rum, martian camp provides a restaurant and mountain views. A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the jordanian desert. Now, those visiting the area can stay in a martian tent in wadi rum, a truly unique experience thats sure to take your trip to jordan to the next level. Oliver clarkeflickr director ridley scotts highly anticipated the martian is in theaters friday. Photos of wadi rum, the jordan desert in the martian. Also known as the valley of the moon, this area really does look like youve left earth and are wandering around on mars. The unesco world heritage site has narrow gorges, sandstone arches, towering cliffs, caverns, inscriptions, rock carvings, and archaeological remains. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Wadi rum, jordan is a vast, surreal desert landscape in the middle east that has been featured in a lot of famous hollywood movie sets. Glamping in a martian bubble tent in wadi rum, jordan.

Wadi rum protected area and lawrences spring are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at khazali canyon and mushroom rock. The desert of wadi rum stood in for the backdrop of the martian. Book a tour now jordan was used as the location of mars in the matt damon film, the martian. The martian with matt damon, was filmed in wadi rum jordan. Exploring these marslike valleys by jeep reminded me a bit of the state of utah and its epic red canyons and mesas, and in this case you also get a free dose of world history and culture along the way. Wadi rum is a valley desert in southern jordan and one of the countrys most popular tourist attractions.