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Lawrence's Spring

A sight in Wadi Rum, worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Lawrence's Spring in Wadi Rum
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Why go

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

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 Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum, 1.9 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Hot-air balloon over Wadi Rum

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

    Activity · 1.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Zarb dinner at a Bedouin camp

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

    Food · 1.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Rest House Wadi Rum

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

    Food · 2.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Red sand dunes

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

    Outdoors · 3.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Khazali Canyon

    Narrow cleft with Nabataean and Thamudic rock carvings.

    Sight · 4.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Wadi Rum jeep tour

    Half- or full-day 4x4 trips to dunes, canyons, rock bridges and inscriptions.

    Activity · 9.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lawrence's Spring 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

Lawrence's Spring 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 Lawrence's Spring itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Lawrence's Spring, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
HC56+V35, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Coordinates
29.55963, 35.41023
Destination
Wadi Rum, Jordan

Lawrence's Spring: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lawrence's Spring?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Lawrence's Spring. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lawrence's Spring?

Our pick: Morning.

Where is Lawrence's Spring?

Lawrence's Spring is at HC56+V35, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lawrence's Spring?

Lawrence's Spring 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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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Wadi Rum.

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