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WADI RUM STARS VALLEY

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EXPERIENCE SIMPLE BEDOUIN LIFE

Sleep in our desert cave or traditional Bedouin camp and join in one of the amazing tours through the desert!

EXPLORE OUR DIFFERENT TOURS AND CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Let us take you around the desert in a 4x4 car, ride on the back of a camel like our ancestors did or experience Wadi Rum from great heights in one of our active hiking and climbing tours. Combine it with an overnight stay in the desert for the ultimate desert experience.

A camel tour in Wadi Rum

CAMEL TOURS

our camel tours:

full day camel tour

2hrs camel tour

1hrs camel tour 

1/2hrs camel tour

Embark on a camel and feel like a true Bedouin in the desert. 

A desert tour in Wadi Rum with a 4x4 jeep

our jeep tours:

full day jeep tour

half day jeep tour

Let us take you around in a 4x4 car and explore the most important sights of Wadi Rum Desert. 

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MULTIDAY TOURS AND PACKAGE DEALS

our multi day tours

3D/2N Bedouin Trek

3D/2N desert tour

2D/1N explorer deal 2D/1N wanderer deal

Go on a multiday tour or safe money with one of our package deals

Explanation from a Bedouin of one of the best spots in Wadi Rum

HIKING AND CLIMBING TOURS

our active tours:

hiking tour, Jabal Al-Hash

hiking tour, Jabal Umm Ad Dami

climbing tour, Burdah Rock Bridge

Bedouin Trek

Explore Wadi Rum in one of our active tours and enjoy the landscape from great heights. 

STAY OVERNIGHT IN THE DESERT

Go back to basics and sleep under the stars in our desert cave or experience Bedouin life in our traditional camp. Combine it with one of our desert tours for the ultimate experience.

A tradtional Bedouin cave in Wadi Rum

DESERT CAVE

1-2 persons: 25 JD / per person

3-6 persons: 20 JD / per person 

* including dinner and breakfast

sleep under the stars and see the Milky Way

"Wadi Rum Stars Valley is an extraordinary desert retreat that offers authentic Bedouin experiences and unforgettable tours

TRADITIONAL BEDOUIN CAMP

15 JD / per person

experience traditional Bedouin lifestyle in our family-run camp 

BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE NOW!

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OUR REVIEWS

What our guests think about our camp, tours and guides!

Abdul was an extremely fun and entertaining guide for us. If you want to have exhilarating fun in a jeep, please ask for Abdul! Super friendly, understanding, helpful, funny, and best of all - an amazing driver. Everything about this 2 day tour package was magnificent. From the jeep tour itself, to the very comfy tent and amenities, to the extremely tasty and filling dinner, and of course the after party to the dinner!

Sit back and have shisha and authentic tea with the hosts and go stargazing in the one of best areas in the world - the dessert of Wadi Rum. If you are hesitant about this, don’t worry at all and have a fun and relaxing time. 

Abdul and the family were amazing to us. They were always looking that nothing was missing too us. Food was delicious and abundant. Camp has everything you need, and manager and staff are always checking if you need anything and make the stay easy. The jeep tour was great as well, the driver /guide was helpful, fun, and adaotative to the time we wanted to spend on each place. Also he cooked a great meal for lunch. Then we slept on a cave, and again, the experience is amazing, and we were provided of enough food, blankets and everything for us. Overall amazing experience, we enjoyed the desert and local people and food.

Astounding views and a great tour guide with an amazing sense of humor. Rushing through the dunes in the back of the pickup was a brand new experience. The guide, Abdul, showed us some of the places with the best views and even took our pictures. You can also expect some great advice about cliffs and life in general from him, as well as a quick guide on how to hunt mountain goats. We could also taste a bit of Bedouin life by gathering wood for a campfire and then drinking Bedouin tea while watching the sunset. Would 100% recommend.

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WHY BOOK WITH US?

No hidden costs.

All our prices include food, water, tea, coffee, pick up and drop off in the village (in case of a tour), so you know beforehand how much you will pay. No need to stress over hidden fees or secret additional costs.  

Our Bedouin tour guides and on site staff are highly praised by our guests. They are here for all your questions, requests and ofcourse to teach you about our traditions, learn you how to dance the dabke and chat around the campfire at night. 

FREE FOR KIDS

Children under the age of 10 years we won't charge for overnights stays or Jeep tours. 

If you have any questions regarding our overnight stays, the camp, our tours, getting there and away or Wadi Rum in general, please don't hesitate to contact us via Whatsapp or the contact form below.

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Welcome To Wadi Rum

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Wadi Rum  Travel Offers   you a memorable experience in the desert. Our visitors will be able to discover both breathtaking viewpoints and Bedouin culture. Our guided tours by jeep, camel or hiking with overnight bivouac, are the ideal way to escape the modern world and admire the still wild beauty of the desert. Our small team is experienced, local and family-run. She will be delighted to welcome you as only Bedouins know how to do. Our private and isolated bivouac sites are located in the protected area of Wadi Rum , away from any construction. At night, it is a place of absolute tranquility under a sky filled with thousands of stars.

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Our all-inclusive excursions + night packages

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24-hour stay with jeep tour

Included :  all meals , transportation ,  jeep   day trip,  overnight in the desert . 1 guide

Price per person for minimum 2 people. Discount for groups and children

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24-hour stay with camel excursion

Included  : all meals , transportation , day trip on the back of camel and overnight in the desert.

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24-hour stay with hiking tour

Included :  all meals, transportation ,  guided day  hike  and  overnight  in the desert.

Price with one or two guides

Guided tours of the desert by jeep, hiking, by camel

Wadi Rum Travel offers an enriching way to experience the desert. Our excursions and bivouac in Wadi Rum will give you the opportunity to visit these emblematic places and observe the life of the Bedouins. A full day of exploration in the magnificent desert awaits you. Or several, there is so much to see. Discover the classic sites of the protected area, climb the sand dunes, discover the thousand-year-old rock inscriptions, the natural arches as well as the most beautiful viewpoints and sunsets. Did you enjoy the films Dune, Star Wars, Alone on Mars? This is where they were filmed!

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Un tour avec 4 arches au programme ? Sur les traces de Star Wars 9 🤩

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Les dunes du #wadirum, c'est renversant

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With Bedouin Tours Camp you can visit this desert that is the largest in Jordan and it's also called the Valley of the Moon. It was recently included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Thanks to its incredible landscapes with red sand dunes, narrow canyons and always starry skies, it has been chosen by many Hollywood directors as the setting for their films (including Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian and Star Wars).

Once inhabited by the Nabataean people, today thanks to Hilal Salem Al-Balawi and his family you can experience the incredible feeling of living like nomads in a comfortable Bedouin camp. Choose the tour you prefer for one or more days, travelling by foot, camel or jeep. If you would like visit Wadi Rum but you have just one day time or a few hours, you can join with one of our tours without overnight.

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2 DAYS BEDOUIN LIFE

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Our camp is located in a wonderful place in the protected area of ​​Wadi Rum, with tents for one, two,  three and four  people with a bathroom outside tent. We provide a large tent in a traditional Bedouin style for eating and seating, a fireplace with Bedouin music, where we serve traditional cuisine. But if you like to enjoy the pure nature and silence, you can always sleep under the stars, and admire the surrounding majestic landscape.

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WhyDesert Camp & Jeep Tours

Leave the ‘Why’ to Us! Embark on an Authentic Adventure, Unveiling Wadi Rum’s Wonders with WhyDesert – Where Exploration Knows No Limits!

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WhyDesert Wadi Rum Camp & Jeep Tours

Welcome to our Bedouin camp in the heart of the Wadi Rum desert, located inside the protected area . We offer a unique and authentic experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of this wonderful desert.

You’ll find an inviting atmosphere that authentically captures the essence of our way of life. This intimate setting ensures that our guests can experience the genuine Bedouin lifestyle , untouched by tourist-centric designs.

During your stay at our camp, you’ll experience incredible quietness – just you and the expansive desert. However, you’ll also have the opportunity to sit around the crackling fire , enjoy traditional Bedouin tea, and share stories with us. Prepare yourself for an adventure like no other with our 4×4 jeep safaris . Our experienced guides will lead you through the desert’s wild terrain, offering an exhilarating ride that showcases stunning landscapes and creates lasting memories . It’s an experience that promises both excitement and awe-inspiring beauty.

What they say about us

Samuel

We had a great time; all the staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was tidy, and the food was excellent. If you need to continue your journey after your stay, transportation will be arranged for you. Erg gezellig 😄

Peter

We stayed on a beautiful place in Wadi Rum, we made a great jeep tour and the dinner was outstanding

Hediye

This camp site with beautiful designed tents were a best accommodation that we had in Jordan. Absolutely recommended. Hosts are so nice and they take care of everything you need. Zaid himself drove me to village just because I do not have phone signal and I needed to connect my family. Food cooked traditionally in the sand and was delicious. Camp fire and tea they offer is a great way to socialize with other guests. Also, the jeep tours in the desert are worth to have a best journey and memory in Wadi Rum desert. I love it. If I come to Wadi Rum again I will definitely stay here again!

Hayley

Absolutely loved it here, easily one of the best places we’ve ever stayed! Zaid was super welcoming and friendly and the location was incredible - there are so many different camps to choose from but I think we picked the best. You couldn’t see another camp, it felt so secluded and peaceful and the view was amazing! The stars on the night were unreal🤩 We had a packed lunch and cooked dinner and both were great! The packed lunch had lots of snacks and the dinner was delicious. Tours were flexible and we did a 2.5 hour jeep tour and saw some amazing sights, our guide explained each one and told us the best photo spots! Definitely recommend staying here🙂

Lamyaa

A tester d’urgence ! La tente est très propre et spacieuse, située en plein désert de Wadi Rum. Zaid a bien pris soin de nous pendant le séjour, il a su nous proposer diverses activités pour nous en mettre plein la vue. Les paysages sont à couper le souffle et les activités sont minutieusement choisies. Le soir un dîner traditionnel nous a été servi avec les explications du chef, un pur régal ! Et pour finir en beauté, nous avons eu un magnifique coucher sous les étoiles ! Le matin un petit déjeuner compris, délicieux simple et efficace est servi. Merci au personnel pour leur accueil chaleureux et leur gentillesse ainsi que pour leur efficacité à satisfaire la moindre demande.

Bryan

Cette nuit était incroyable, nous allons nous en rappeler toute notre vie. Ce fut une expérience merveilleuse avec des personnes inoubliables. La visite du désert, le repas cuit sous le sable, le thé à la belle étoile, les discussions autour d'un feu de camp. Je vous conseille vivement ce camp il est propre et très bien entretenu, vous pouvez avoir confiance. À toute l'équipe du camp, merci pour tout ❤️

Michaela

The stay at the camp was easily the best out of our Jordan holiday. Everyone at the camp was super friendly and the jeep tour was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. In the evening we sat around a fire and talked with other guests while drinking lots of delicious tea. The desert was so beautiful and quiet. Definitely recommend staying at Zaid's camp. And if you have time, stay for more than one night! I wish we could have stayed longer. It was the ultimate rest we needed after traveling around Jordan.

Wafae

Esperienza unica e meravigliosa. Gli host sono molto amichevoli e simpatici. Ci sono diverse attività molto belle e il panorama è indescrivibile. La camera è pulitissima e come nelle foto, cibo meraviglioso.

Ambre

The camp is amazing, the tent we stayed in was very nice, looked exactly like the pictures. The cook, Samir, was adorable and made amazing food. We had a great stay from beginning to end!

Bruno

It was an incredible experience, the tends were private, with all the facilities we wanted. Zaid is an incredible person, who helped us every time we needed. The ubication is fantastic, we could enjoy the Wadi Rum desert and it's amazing sky. 100% recomendable if you want to enjoy the experience of spending the night in the middle of the desert. Thanks for all Zaid!

About WhyDesert Camp

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Set within an environmentally conscious environment, our site operates 100% on solar power . Every tent boasts a private bathroom equipped with a dedicated supply of hot water . The heart of communal interaction revolves around the main tent, serving breakfast and dinner , while the expansive grounds are yours to discover and stroll through. To add to your experience, we offer dual fire pits : one nestled inside the central tent and another outdoors. These spaces provide the ideal setting to relax , savor Bedouin tea, and relish in the enchanting rhythms of Bedouin music and dance. Please note that in the Wadi Rum desert there are no cell phone repeaters and therefore internet is not available. However, we can provide free Wi-Fi access in our office at the Wadi Rum Village for all guests.

4×4 Jeep Safaris and Tours

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Join us for an amazing adventure in the enchanting Wadi Rum Desert with our jeep tours ! Our knowledgeable Bedouin guides will show you the real Jordan, making your experience unforgettable.

And there’s more fun to be had – we offer other activities too. Glide down sand dunes with exciting sand-boarding or enjoy the timeless desert charm on camel rides , connecting you with the stunning landscape.

As we cruise through the golden sands on the tour, you’ll see the best parts of the Wadi Rum Desert, really feeling its magical atmosphere.

Our Wadi Rum desert jeep tours are a perfect way to explore the untouched beauty of this incredible spot.

Learn more about our tours

  • Full Day 4×4 Tours
  • Half Day 4×4 Tours
  • Camel Tours
  • Bedouin Camp
  • Sleep Under The Stars
  • Jabal Umm Ad Dami​
  • Jabal Burdah​
  • Jabal Al Hash​

Wadi Rum 4x4 Tours

The best way to see wadi rum.

Our 4×4 desert tours are the best way to see all of Wadi Rum’s most famous attractions in a single day.

With an English-speaking, experienced Bedouin tour guide, you will be driven to locations full of history, from 2,000 year old Nabataean inscriptions, to the Red Sand Dunes, which is a famous filming location for movies such as Star Wars and The Martian.

During your Wadi Rum jeep tour, you will be cooked lunch by your Bedouin guide, and if you choose to stay overnight in our camp, you will also have a traditional Bedouin dinner and breakfast. 

Full Day 4x4 Tours

The full day jeep tour is the ultimate introduction to the Wadi Rum desert. Your Bedouin guide will take you to 10+ sites, all equally as fascinating. You will have the opportunity to go sandboarding, hike through a canyon, and watch the sunset from a stunning viewpoint, while your guide makes you tea on an open campfire. You will be taken to places such as an ancient temple, Lawrence of Arabia ’s house, the famous local water spring, and more!

Half Day 4x4 Tours

For those with less time, the half day Wadi Rum 4×4 tour is the perfect choice. Starting at 1pm, you will visit 5+ locations, such as Lawrence of Arabia’s house and Um Firth Rock Bridge. You will still have the opportunity to go sandboarding, and at the end of the tour you will watch the sunset from our viewpoint, while your Bedouin guide makes you tea on the campfire.

Combine this with other experiences

See Wadi Rum want to give you the best time possible, so we are 100% flexible. When booking, just tell us your plans and we can arrange the rest!

Ready to book your Wadi Rum adventure?

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DESERT BEDOUIN ADVENTURE

 WADI RUM - JORDAN

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WELCOME TO THE BEDOUIN TRADITION

The Desert Bedouin Adventure Camp is located in the main valley of Wadi Rum.

Our office is situated in Wadi Rum Village, where we will meet you for check-in before driving you to the camp.

During your stay, you can choose between our Panorama Tent with your own bathroom or Traditional Tent, which features a shared bathroom.

We offer our guests a unique experience that immerses them in Bedouin culture, including sleeping under the stars in the desert camp.

You can explore Wadi Rum through a full-day or partial-day Jeep tour, watch the sunrise or sunset on a camel ride, or go hiking or trekking with a guide.

Join us for an unforgettable desert adventure in Wadi Rum.

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WHY CHOOSE US

Unique location.

Our Bedouin Camp is  located in a quiet place,  we are surrounded by soft orange sand dunes and spectacular mountain views .

Local Guides

The owner, our guides and chefs are Bedouin , Wadi Rum-raised people with the best stories of culture, history and traditions, and of course, offering delicious,  local food.

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Our camp offers brand new, ensuite tents with private bathroom, twin or king size bed, private balcony and sunset view from your terrace .

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Our camp is located in the middle of the desert, specifically in the Um Sabata area, which is 9 km away from Wadi Rum Village.

It is situated close to the White Desert, where you can witness breathtaking sunsets and sunrises.

Following your day tour, we will head back to the camp where we will share a traditional Bedouin dinner. Afterward, we will spend the evening gathered around the warm fire.

We will share stories, educate you on Bedouin culture, and even play live music for your entertainment.

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OUR ACTIVITIES

Hiking - trekking.

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Wadi Rum, 77110, 747  - Jordan

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Traditional Bedouin Tours

Get away from it all in the vast Wadi Rum Protected Area. Get back to nature. Live like a Bedouin.

Our Trekking Tours are terrific!

Wadi rum trekking tours.

The closest you can get to truly experiencing Bedouin life is to go on one of our Wadi Rum Trekking tours and sleep out under the stars. This is how the Bedouin in the past traveled through the desert with their camels. And many still return to the desert in order to reconnect with the land that they cherish.

Enjoy a great trek in the vast Wadi Rum desert. We have over 720 sq km to enjoy! Join one of our trekking tours and enjoy the solitude of this amazing desert. You won’t be the same after this experience and we are quite certain you will be taking a piece of the Wadi Rum desert home with you in your heart. You can learn more about the beautiful desert here .

Classic Trekking Tour

3 Days/2 Nights

This is the  ideal tour if you have enough time and want to experience what Bedouin life is like while hiking and living in the Wadi Rum desert for a few days. Including sleeping out under the stars!

We will take you on a 3-day trek to visit the incredible sites below:

  • Red Sand Dune
  • Anfishiyyeh Inscriptions
  • Lawrence House
  • Burdah Rock Bridge
  • Umm Fruth Rock Bridge
  • Khazali Canyon

You will have plenty of time to enjoy every spot during the whole day. We will prepare meals for you Bedouin style and we will all sleep outside under the starts.

Length : 3 days and 2 nights, finishing at around 3pm.

Capacity : 6 persons

Difficulty : intermediate

Caution :  This tour is not advised for people who don’t do well in heat or are not used to walking for long periods of time. 

Note : We don’t recommend children join this tour unless they are older and have experience walking long distances.

Adventure Trekking Tour

5 Days/4 Night

An incredible Wadi Rum trek  if you want to enjoy an authentic Bedouin adventure in the desert. This trek lasts 5 days, and just like the Bedouins did, and still do, we will sleep out under the stars.

We will take you on a 5-days trek to visit incredible sites of the Wadi Rum desert and you will have the amazing opportunity to sleep under the stars:

  • Rakhabat Canyon
  • Little Bridge
  • Um Fruth Rock Bridge
  • Bedouin Dam
  • Khazali canyon

You will have plenty of time to enjoy every spot in  Wadi Rum trek during the whole day.

Length : 5 days and 4 nights, finishing at around 3pm.

Difficulty : advanced

Caution : This tour is not advised for people who don’t do well in heat or are not used to walking for long periods of time. 

Note : Children cannot be part of this tour.

Expert Trekking Tour

9 Days/8 Nights

Trekking in Jordan is the  ultimate trekking adventure if you want to experience how Bedouins have been living in the desert for centuries. Along with trekking and scrambling, you will enjoy eating fire cooked meals and sleeping out under the stars. 

We will take you on a 9-days trek to visit incredible sites of the Wadi Rum desert and you will have the amazing opportunity to sleep under the stars:

  • Seven Pillars of Wisdom
  • Wadi Um Ishrin
  • Mushroom Rock
  • Um Gharisha
  • Jabal Al-Hash
  • Jabal Um Ad Dami
  • Khashkhasha Canyon

You will have plenty of time to enjoy every spot during the day.

Length : 9 days and 8 nights, finishing at around 3pm.

Note : Children cannot be a part of this tour.

Classic trekking tour

  • 15 JOD discount per extra person
  • 50% JOD discount for children
  • Sleeping under the stars included

adventure trekking tour

  • 30 JOD discount per extra person

Expert trekking tour

  • 50 JOD discount per extra person

Tour Details

Included in tour:

  • An experienced guide
  • Transportation
  • Food and water to prepare all the meals
  • Transfer from the village to the desert
  • Sleeping equipment

What to bring: 

  • Headlamp or flashlight if you spend the night with us
  • A warm jacket. Wadi Rum night camp can be cold at night.
  • A sleeping bag (optional)
  • Good shoes for walking
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Your camera and an extra battery 
  • Cash for payment. There is no ATM in the desert. The closest are in Petra or Aqaba.

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Hi everyone my name is Yousef Al Zalabeh, a bedouin who spent his entire life in the desert. I welcome you to visit my cave in the desert and to discover the bedouin’s landscape, from few hours to few days. Enjoy with me a visit of the Wadi Rum desert, off the tracks, in a way that suits each of you best. For groups, families, couples or single travelers who want to spend from a few hours to some days in the desert, we can arrange a wide range of tours that meet your wishes, whatever it is. I can swear that you will have unforgettable moments in wonderful setting.

We offer jeep tours, hiking, scrambling and climbing tours; camel treks and hot air ballooning. If you want to stay overnight you can sleep in our traditional Bedouin cave, in one of our caves, you can go camping with just a mattress and the wonderful stars as company, or you can see true Bedouin lifestyle with a stay in a Bedouin family. Our offers suit any age/fitness level.

Hi everyone my name is Yousef Al Zalabeh, a bedouin who spent his entire life in the desert. I welcome you to visit my place in the desert and to discover the bedouin’s landscape, from few hours to few days. Enjoy with me a visit of the Wadi Rum desert, off the tracks, in a way that suits each of you best. For groups, families, couples or single travelers who want to spend from a few hours to some days in the desert, we can arrange a wide range of tours that meet your wishes, whatever it is. I can swear that you will have unforgettable moments in wonderful setting.

We offer jeep tours, hiking, scrambling and climbing tours; camel treks and hot air ballooning. If you want to stay overnight you can sleep in our traditional Bedouin camp, in one of our caves, you can go camping with just a mattress and the wonderful stars as company, or you can see true Bedouin lifestyle with a stay in a Bedouin family. Our offers suit any age/fitness level.

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The tours can fit your own plans and days spent in Wadi Rum. For more information, please contact us personally so that we can arrange your journey accordingly.

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Carmel Neta was on the phone with his mother, Adrienne, when Hamas militants stormed her kibbutz on the morning of Oct. 7. He could hear panic in her voice and screams in the distance.

Neta, 39, did his best to calm her, urging her to take refuge in a safe room and then guiding her in a meditation. Two of his siblings were also on the call, and promised their mom that when the attack was over, they would all travel together to Paris.

They were still on the line as the assailants burst into Adrienne’s home. They heard her plead with the intruders in Arabic, which she had picked up while working as a midwife for Palestinian and Bedouin families in southern Israel. Then the call cut out.

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Adrienne, 66, died in the massacre at Kibbutz Beeri — one of about 1,200 people killed across the country that day in the deadliest attack in Israel’s history.

In the months that followed, angst and anger flared. Tensions between Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel simmered and support for a two-state-solution plummeted . As more than 300,000 army reservists were called up for duty and Israel launched a punishing campaign in Gaza, a grim, wartime mentality took hold.

Carmel knew it all would have pained his mother.

A native Californian, Adrienne believed different cultures could and should coexist . She had raised her four children to respect Palestinians, and had been deeply moved when Carmel and his wife had enrolled their two young children in an experimental bilingual school in which students from diverse backgrounds learned together in Hebrew and Arabic.

And so, after her death, Carmel tried not to get angry. He did not seek revenge. To honor his mother, he drew closer to his Palestinian neighbors and the school. During a bleak time, the school was a source of light — and hope. If schoolchildren could get along, couldn’t the adults do so too?

Adrienne Neta was of hearty Irish stock, with light skin and a mass of fiery red hair.

She grew up in California and was a skilled flutist and violinist, performing with the California Philharmonic Orchestra. At 21, she fell in love with an Israeli man who was traveling across the U.S. after finishing his compulsory military service. Soon after, she followed him back to Israel, to his home in Beeri.

Be’eri had been established in 1946, two years before the founding of the state of Israel, by secular Zionists inspired by the socialist ideal of communal living. The kibbutz was centered on a sprawling collective farm and printing press, and all residents were expected to pitch in.

Adrienne took happily to kibbutz life. She loved being crouched in the dirt for hours, tending to vegetables, and the way families looked after one another’s children. Residents walked around barefoot. Few had locks on their doors.

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Beeri lies just a few miles from the Gaza Strip, and for many years before 2007 — when Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade on the enclave — Palestinians would commute to the kibbutz to work.

Adrienne was always friendly with the Palestinian workers, Carmel said, and with the Bedouin and Palestinian families whose babies she delivered while working at a hospital in the Negev desert. “She was known as someone who treated everyone as a human being,” he said.

Carmel, the second oldest son, had inherited Adrienne’s red hair and blue eyes, and many of her political beliefs.

After serving in the army in the occupied West Bank , where he grew increasingly uncomfortable with the brusque way soldiers treated Palestinians, he returned to the kibbutz with new eyes.

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“It was a paradise to live in,” he said of Beeri. “But 2 kilometers away you see a fence, and you know it’s hell on the other side.”

The kibbutz was an experiment in radical living, but only for Jewish Israelis, he felt. “What kind of movement is it if there are no Arabs?” Carmel wondered.

Along with his wife, Inbal, 36, whom he had met while she was teaching at a school in Beeri, he decided to move to Haifa, a tech hub two hours north that is known as one of Israel’s most ethnically mixed cities. The couple wanted children, and wanted to raise them alongside Palestinians.

On a recent morning, an 8-year-old girl stood in a sunlit classroom, giving a presentation on the history of chocolate. She swerved between languages, speaking in Hebrew while she described chocolate’s origins, then switching to Arabic when she used numbers. When she finished, her classmates showered her with a chorus of thank yous — “ shukran ” in Arabic, “ toda ” in Hebrew.

Pre-university education in Israel is largely segregated, with Jews and Palestinian Christians and Muslims almost exclusively attending separate schools. But in 1998, two educators — one Palestinian, one Israeli — founded a network of schools that would do things very differently.

At the Hand in Hand school in Haifa and five sister schools around the country, a diverse mix of students study in both Hebrew and Arabic. Each class is taught by two teachers — one Palestinian, and the other Jewish. The curriculum includes lessons on the Holocaust as well as the Nakba, the mass displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 creation of Israel.

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About six years ago, Inbal began teaching at Haifa’s branch of Hand in Hand, and she and Carmel enrolled their toddler Lily in the pre-kindergarten program.

Lily immediately took to Arabic. Carmel often sent videos of her babbling in the language — or singing songs side by side with Palestinian classmates — to his mother, who cried tears of pride. “She was really into it,” he said. Sometimes they discussed what it meant that such scenes were rare in Israel.

Carmel had learned some Arabic while in the army. “But it was the Arabic of the occupation,” he said. “You learn to shout into a microphone: ‘Get out of the house, you are surrounded.’ Or: ‘Get out of the car.’”

Through Lily and his 2-year-old son, Dror, who began school last year, he has acquired a wider, and gentler, vocabulary.

The school’s mission was always to reach parents, not just their children. It invited them on community camping trips, Haifa history tours and to parties to mark holidays including Easter, Passover and Ramadan.

A few years ago, Carmel participated in a series of dialogue sessions, where, over the course of several months, parents shared their personal histories. Sometimes the conversations became tense as they veered into politics. But people ultimately found common ground.

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“Everyone is so different,” Carmel said. “I come from a kibbutz. Others grew up in Arab villages outside of Nazareth. But it always comes back to the kids and our hopes for the future. It’s very different stories starting from very different points, but you see these lines coming together.”

It was a bold experiment in a country that for years had been moving to the right. Still, no one was prepared for the test that was about to come.

For several days in the wake of Oct. 7, Carmel and his siblings didn’t know what had happened to their mother after the call dropped. They held on to a grotesque hope: that she had been taken hostage.

But eventually, officials confirmed it: She was dead.

Carmel and his siblings went into mourning. For their mother, for their friends who had been killed or taken hostage and for the kibbutz itself, which had been largely destroyed by flames and fighting. “I’m grieving for my mother and for the place I grew up,” Carmel said. “My story, my history, has been wiped out.”

But he was acutely aware of how his pain fit into a larger patchwork of suffering.

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He thought about parents who have lost children on both sides of the conflict. He thought about starvation in the Gaza Strip. “Yes, I’m here with my tragedy,” he said. “But there are people without anything to drink or eat.”

For the Hand in Hand community in Haifa, the events of Oct. 7 and the subsequent war were paralyzing at first. Jewish Israeli families felt their sense of safety had been shattered. Palestinians were horrified by the Hamas attacks, but also bothered by the sense that they were expected to condemn them, and afraid of Israel’s response to come.

“It was a feeling of grief. Of awkwardness,” said Safi Mansour, a Palestinian citizen of Israel who helped found Hand in Hand’s Haifa branch. “People were overly careful talking to each other. Everyone was hesitant.”

The school hosted a series of conversation circles for parents that were often very tense. There were lots of tears. Sometimes raised voices.

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But the meetings revealed something else. All of the school’s parents, regardless of their background, faced similar issues: the fear of a wider war and the challenge of how to explain what was happening to their children.

Rebecca Sullum, a community organizer for the school, said the community was brought together by a simple question: “What’s it like to parent kids right now?”

A man seated at a dining table holds a crying boy in his lap

For Carmel and Inbal, it has not been easy. They assure their kids that they are safe, even as rocket sirens wail, telling them the war is between good people and bad people. They make it clear, though, that they’re not talking about Israelis versus Palestinians.

“I don’t see the Gazan people as my enemy,” Carmel said. “I see their leaders and my leaders as the enemy.”

Parents from the school have become an important support network for Carmel’s family since Oct. 7. He grew closer to the Palestinian father of a child in Lily’s grade. This spring, the friendship blossomed into a business partnership. The men are launching a startup together.

The war has hardened many people, including Carmel’s father, who is alive because he happened to be visiting Carmel in Haifa on Oct. 7. He recently moved back to Beeri and is one of only a handful of people living there.

“He doesn’t see any path to peace,” Carmel said. “He is angry at the Palestinian people.”

Like many Israelis, his father is also frustrated with his government.

Carmel, who shares that anger, recently attended a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. It was gutting, he said. He kept having the urge to send photos of the action to his mother, who last year participated often in protests against Netanyahu’s planned judicial reform. Carmel had hoped that his grief would have evolved by now, six months after his mother’s death. “But it feels like this is life now.”

Some of Carmel’s friends have fled the country — mostly for Europe. He and Inbal have discussed following them. His grandfather’s family left Europe ahead of the Holocaust. Sometimes he wonders: “How did they know when to leave? How did they decide, ‘This place cannot be changed and we need to migrate?’”

But he knows his mother would have wanted him and his siblings to stay and fight to make Israel better.

“I think she would ask me why I’m still working ... and not doing more,” he said. He has a friend — the son of a slain peace activist — who quit his job to devote himself full time to calling for peace. Recently he spoke to members of the Haifa Hand in Hand community.

After the death of his mother was confirmed, Carmel’s family began preparing for shiva , the Jewish ritual of mourning.

A woman with dark hair, holding a bag, gets a hug from a girl as others stand nearby

As word spread about Adrienne, many Palestinian community members felt an urge to attend her shiva , but weren’t sure they’d be welcome. They asked community leaders such as Sullum: “Do people want us there? Because if there’s even one person who doesn’t want us, we won’t go.”

Carmel’s response was immediate: “Of course.”

A young girl seated at a desk in a hallway under a row of windows

“My mother dedicated her life to bringing life into this world and seeing people as equals,” he told Sullum and many of the dozens of families who ended up coming to the shiva . “Everyone’s welcome here.”

The ceremony was held at a family home with an ample backyard. Inside, the parents talked and mourned and wept, together. Outside, the children played.

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

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Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

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Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

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5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

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Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

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Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

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Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

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8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

Mayakovskaya station

Mayakovskaya metro station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

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10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

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January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

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December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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