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The Nightsoul Journal

The Nightsoul Journal

Notes from the desert

Articles about Wadi Rum, the Bedouins, how the desert was made, what to eat, when to come — written by us, for travellers who want more than a postcard.

The Bedouins of Wadi Rum

CultureSep 2025

The Bedouins of Wadi Rum

Two tribes have lived here for centuries — the Howeitat and the Zalabia. The desert has shaped them, and they in turn have shaped this place. Here is a brief introduction to the people who will host you.

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When to come — a month-by-month guide

PracticalAug 2025

When to come — a month-by-month guide

Wadi Rum is open every day of the year, but each season is a different desert. A working guide for choosing your weeks.

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How the Valley of the Moon was made

How the Valley of the Moon was made

Wadi Rum is half a billion years of geology in plain sight. Granite, sandstone, ancient seabeds. A short tour of the rocks beneath your feet.

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Zarb, Galayah and the long Bedouin lunch

Zarb, Galayah and the long Bedouin lunch

Bedouin food is simple, but the cooking is patient. A short guide to the dishes you will eat at the camp, and where they come from.

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Wadi Rum after dark

Wadi Rum after dark

The desert is silent at night but never empty. A short field guide to the sky, the animals, and the way the rock cools and ticks as the sun goes.

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