AL HASH Hike

This is one of the most spectacular hikes in the Wadi Rum desert. It takes about 3h and is suitable for everybody who enjoys climbing and scrambling at an intermediate level without too much experience needed. The hike passes through narrow canyons, you can enjoy beautiful views on the way up, there are parts where you have to use your hand, as well as parts for normal walking in between. It is an adventure not to be missed and certainly an unforgettable experience for everybody.

At the top, you will be surprised by the beautiful famous arch awaiting you after your effort of hiking and scrambling up. Due to it being located in the East part of the protected area, you can have views in all directions; to the West and the North you can see inside the magnificent protected area, whereas to the East you can also view outside of it. You will go with an experienced guide, so even the less experienced have nothing to worry about.

This hike is a very easy hike that everybody can manage with ease. The mountain with mostly flat ascend is located in the South of the protected area. Even beginners and people worried about having to climb over rocks have nothing to worry about. Being suitable even for young, this hike is a must-do for the whole family, an activity not to be missed!
The hike is located in a high area of the Wadi Rum desert. You will go there by jeep, and already on the way there, you will pass beautiful small rocky hills.
Going up, you start by climbing some steps, then continue with a mostly flat walk going slightly up. The walk goes up and down through sandy areas. From here you can start enjoying the view on the left side. Then the road will take you a little bit higher for about ten minutes to reach the top with a magnificent view all over the beautiful white desert. You can also see a mix of different coloured mountains. You can see over Sabat Valley, as well as Um Adami mountain. The hike takes about 2h.

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This tour start at 10:00 AM but if you are arriving in Wadi Rum in the afternoon, then you can stay in our desert camp overnight and start the first day of the tour in the morning.

1 Day Al Hash Hike

We start from Wadi Rum village around 10.00 am, visit Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, and the Small Rock Arch, then stop at a nice place to have lunch which will be prepared for you traditionally over the fire. After a rest, we now head to Al Hash Mountain and walk to the top. After descending again, we take you to watch the sunset. Then we either head back to the village or go to our Bedouin camp and enjoy more Bedouin tea and biscuits. Later in the evening, you get to eat from our big buffet dinner which includes traditional Bedouin food cooked under the Earth. Enjoy the silence of the desert, watch the stars, share stories around the fire, and listen to Bedouin music played on the oud.

2 Day Al Hash Hike

The first day is the same as described above, but then, on the second day, we will take you to yet more beautiful places. These include Mushroom Rock, White Canyon, Burrah Canyon, Umm Ishrin Canyon, and of course another lunch in the desert. After visiting Anfeshiyeh inscriptions and the big sand dunes, we now head back to the village at around 3 pm. If you are going to spend another night with us, we will take you back to our camp in the evening, and head back to the village in the morning after breakfast.

Extra Information

We want you to get the best possible experience, which is why out of the numerous places in the Wadi Rum desert, we have selected for you hikes with the most spectacular views, which at the same time are interesting to go up. Even on the way up, you will already enjoy the most beautiful surroundings. They are the most adventurous as well as picturesque hikes. We have both easy, and more challenging routes for you, so whatever your preference, be assured you will find it with us. We offer tours for walking, hiking, and scrambling, and there is something suitable for everyone’s fitness level. Our hikes include Burdah Mountain, Um Adami, and Al Hash, all of which you can book as part of a one-day tour, as well as a two-day option.

All our hiking tours are done in combination with jeep tours. The hikes are located on very different sides of the desert, hence it will be most convenient for you to reach there quickly by jeep, so you can save your energy for going up the mountain. Moreover, it will give you the chance to see other places too, like narrow canyons, ancient inscriptions, sand dunes, etc. where we will stop on the way.

If you choose the two-day option, additionally to the main hike, you will get to see yet many more breathtaking places in Wadi Rum desert, which would not be possible to cover all in one day.

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We offer a wide range of adventure excursions into the heart of Wadi Rum. As well as carefully-designed jeep tours, camel treks, hiking and climbing, all of them are fully customizable.