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Khazali Canyon

A sight in Wadi Rum, worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Khazali Canyon in Wadi Rum
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Why go

Narrow cleft with Nabataean and Thamudic rock carvings.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Wadi Rum, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Red sand dunes, 1.3 km away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Wadi Rum, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Red sand dunes

    Dunes banked against Jebel Umm Ishrin where you can climb or sandboard.

    Outdoors · 1.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Lawrence's Spring

    Spring on Jebel Abu Judaidah linked to T.E. Lawrence, with views over the valley.

    Sight · 4.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Um Fruth Rock Bridge

    Small natural arch you can climb onto for photos over the sand.

    Outdoors · 6.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp

    Chicken, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in a pit under the sand, served at most camps.

    Food · 6.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum

    Sunrise balloon flights over the desert, run seasonally from Wadi Rum.

    Activity · 6.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Rest House Wadi Rum

    Restaurant by the visitor center with set lunches and views of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

    Food · 6.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Khazali Canyon is a stop on our Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Wadi Rum

Khazali Canyon is our only sight pick in Wadi Rum; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Wadi Rum guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Wadi Rum run from 15°C in January to 37°C in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Khazali Canyon itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Wadi Rum from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Wadi Rum weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
GC9F+GP7 Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Coordinates
29.51878, 35.42429
Destination
Wadi Rum, Jordan

Khazali Canyon: quick answers

How much time do you need at Khazali Canyon?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Khazali Canyon. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Khazali Canyon?

Our pick: Morning.

Where is Khazali Canyon?

Khazali Canyon is at GC9F+GP7 Wadi Rum Protected Area, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Khazali Canyon?

Khazali Canyon appears on Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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