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Martian Domes at SunCity Camp among the sandstone of Wadi Rum

Luxury desert camp · Wadi Rum, Jordan

The original
Martian Dome.

  • Best rate, booked direct
  • Breakfast and dinner included
  • Drive to the door, in any car
  • Free cancellation up to 30 days

A family-owned luxury camp in Wadi Rum.

Inside the Wadi Rum Protected Area, about an hour from Aqaba.

Wadi Rum

Older than every story.

Tables set for dinner in the SunCity dining hall

Dining

Dinner comes out of the sand.

Zarb is the Bedouin way to feast: lamb, chicken and vegetables slow-cooked for hours in a pit of embers beneath the desert floor, then unearthed at the table.

The Zarb

Experiences

Days out, in every direction.

A hot-air balloon above the desert at sunrise
01

Hot-air balloon

Lift off at first light and watch the canyons turn from violet to gold beneath you.

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A camel resting on the sand
02

Camel trek

The oldest way across Wadi Rum: slow, swaying and silent, as it has been for centuries.

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A jeep crossing the Wadi Rum desert
03

Jeep tour

A 4x4 across the dunes, between sandstone towers, with tea in a Bedouin tent and the places Lawrence of Arabia knew.

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A canyon between sandstone cliffs
04

Hiking and climbing

Hidden canyons, ancient petroglyphs and summits, from gentle walks to serious climbs.

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SunCity Camp from the air, alone in a wide sandstone valley of Wadi RumSunCity Camp

Getting here

An hour from Aqaba.

  1. 4 hrs

    From Amman AMM

    320 km on the Desert Highway from Queen Alia Airport.

  2. 2 hrs

    From Petra

    110 km. Petra by day, Wadi Rum by night.

  3. 1 hr

    From Aqaba AQJ

    60 km. The closest airport, the cruise port and the Red Sea.

  4. Arrive

    SunCity Camp

    Drive right to the door. The road is easy in any car, no 4x4 needed.

Plan the journey

After dark

Then the stars come out.

Lights low, sky wide open. Watch the Milky Way rise from your own deck, or book a telescope session with RumSky's astronomers.

Martian Domes glowing under a starry sky in Wadi Rum

Questions

Before you come.

The majlis at SunCity Camp, carpets laid out under the sandstone

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How do I get to SunCity Camp?
Drive or take a taxi straight to the camp: about 1 hour from Aqaba, 2 from Petra and 4 from Amman. The road is easy and any car can make it, no 4x4 needed. We send the exact location when you book. Private transfers from Aqaba, Petra or Amman can be arranged on request.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00 (Jordan time). Arrive between 14:00 and 16:00 to catch sunset and dinner. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
Do the rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom?
Yes. Every room has air conditioning, heating, a private en-suite bathroom with hot shower, and premium bath amenities.
What about food and dietary needs?
Our signature dinner is Zarb, the Bedouin underground barbecue, alongside Middle Eastern and international dishes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are available with advance notice.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is available in reception, the café and the dining hall, and there is mobile signal at the camp too. Most guests are glad to leave it at that.
Can you host groups and private events?
Yes: tour groups, corporate retreats and private celebrations. Write to reservation2@suncitycamp.com or message us on WhatsApp for a group quote.

Whenever you're ready.

Book direct for the best rate, or message us and we'll plan the stay with you.

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