Reviews of The Legacy of Wadi Rum Bedouin's Camp

I’ve stayed in many places around the world — from boutique eco-lodges in the Andes to hand-built cabins in Iceland — but nothing quite prepared me for the soulful experience I had at The Legacy of Wadi Rum. This isn’t just a place to sleep; it’s a story you step into. From the moment I arrived, I felt like I was part of something bigger. The attention to detail is striking — not in a polished, commercial way, but in a way that feels raw, thoughtful, and deeply personal. The tent was simple yet elegant, with handmade touches and materials that clearly reflect the desert’s own textures. Water is kept in clay jugs. Solar lights glow just enough to guide your way without drowning the stars. You feel like you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. What really stood out? The people. Ahmed and his team don’t act like hosts — they act like guardians of something precious. Every gesture, every word, every smile felt genuine. They even packed a small gift for me as I left — a piece of local tradition, with a handwritten note. I won’t lie — I got emotional. Book the full-day desert tour if you can. My guide had that rare mix of knowledge, humor, and genuine love for the land. We talked about geology, history, and silence — yes, silence. Because even that feels sacred out here. If you’re lucky enough to find availability, don’t hesitate. You’re not just booking a night. You’re becoming part of a legacy.

I didn’t expect to feel this way about a stay in the desert. Everything — from the layout of the tents to the design of the bathroom — was intentionally crafted to belong to the land, not just in it. There’s a genius kind of simplicity in how things are built here. Nothing excessive, nothing artificial. And that’s the luxury. Luxury, I’ve learned, isn’t about glass walls and private jacuzzis in the desert. That’s just importing the city into a place that was never meant to be a city. True desert luxury is harmony — with the silence, the stars, the stories whispered by wind. The bathroom (yes, I’ll say it) was a highlight. Ingeniously built, fully functional, but utterly respectful of the environment. Every element served a purpose, and every detail reflected a vision: sustainability, beauty, and authenticity. Ahmed, the mind behind this place, isn’t just running a camp — he’s restoring an endangered idea. That the desert has its own rhythm and truth. That we don’t need to dominate nature to enjoy it. That sometimes, the most unforgettable experiences leave no trace but footprints. When I stayed here, I didn’t feel like a tourist. I felt like I was participating in something meaningful. A different kind of tourism — one that gives back instead of taking. I left with no guilt, no waste, only gratitude.

the tour guider was wery nice and friendly. his name are abu hazim.

wifi and line internet was not available. we was 4 people but only 3 towels were given for us.

The location was wonderful. The evening meal was truly excellent, although breakfast was mediocre. The tented accommodation was as expected although the toilet/shower block was much better than expected. The dining room had been very tastefully decorated, while the ambiance of the whole camp was great. We loved it. Our two tours followed the tourist circuit and was for us, as first time Wadi Rum visitors, spectacular.

The camp fire experience, in the cave each evening, could have been organised better. Asking for questions is fine but we had already asked countless questions during our tour and were expecting some light hearted entertainment/games/singing - none of which happened. Our tour guide, Abdullha, was superficially friendly and enthusiastic but he wasn’t very interested in being anything other than our driver, although he did cook us an excellent lunch. He would be much better if training were given on how to offer a fully guided, immersive and informative experience for guests.

The staff was friendly. The location was very nice. The ride to the camp site was timely managed.

The dinner is below par. They serve chicken as the only protein which gets rationed out 1 piece and if there are any leftover you might get a second one. Also they market their family rooms to have air conditioning but there is no air-conditioning in the family tents. I hope they can have lamb, carbonated drinks and juices added to their dinner menu.

Amazing people and amazing experience! Tent and bathrooms were clean, there was hot water in the shower, and we totally enjoyed the half-day tour with the Star Walk Camp & Tours.

Ahmed met us at our arranged time and location and immediately took us out on our jeep tour. We had a fantastic time enjoying the sites, and we were encouraged to take our time at our various stops in order to enjoy our experience. We did have more chances to climb around the sand dunes / rocks / hills and explore a canyon than we had expected, which was wonderful. The end of our jeep tour was a sunset viewpoint, which was stunning. Dinner included a traditional dish that was cooked in a container that was dug into the sand. We were taken outside to watch Hani dig it out as the cooking process was explained. The chicken was the best we've ever had. (Breakfast and dinner did have options that were vegetarian only as well). We are not big campers and our camping experience was fantastic and we would highly recommend Star Walk.

We were the only guests in the camp. The owner was very friendly and helpful gave us a great tour of wadi rum. The chef cooked incredible dinner. They gave us extra blankets for the night. And there was warm water in the showers which was great at night as it gets cold. The lounge area is also very nice.

The towels they gave us smelled very bad.

It’s great, food is great as is the atmosphere and staff

We went in winter and it is crazy cold in the tents as they have no heating. Slept in full clothes plus hat and gloves under the provided blankets - in a way added to the experience but if you weren’t prepared you were in for a nasty shock. Trips are quite pricey

The most wonderful stay in Wadi Rum! Ahmad and his team are friendly, great hosts and everything is well organized. The tours were the highlight of the trip, especially those at sunrise or sunset. We rode and hiked in the best places in the desert while learning a lot about the local culture & lifestyle. Also enjoyed bedouin tea everywhere. The food especially the dinner is great and super fresh. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

The camp was very well located, we were able to witness the sunrise and sunset from a privileged location. All the meals prepared were super delicious and local.

Everything! The lication of the camp is quite close to the village, yet secluded, the beds are very comfortable, the toilets although shared yet execptonally clean like 5* hotel! The staff very pleasant and helpful!

We loved everything about the camp. The location is incredible, the staff was amazing. We booked a half day tour the next day through the desert and it was memorable. Abdullah was super funny. He made our day. Definitely I will come back soon with my friends.

This is a small camp in the Wadi Rum area. There are other camps nearby, but you cannot see them, so the feeling is that you are more secluded, which I appreciated. The tents are basic, of course, but good and the beds have hotel quality, super comfortable (that was a nice surprise!). The bathroom is shared but always clean and everything works properly. The meals are homecooked and very good quality of ingredients. Water always available. The staff is great. The camp attendant was the most good natured person I have met in a long time and always taking care that we had water, food, tea. The camp host is very organized and professional, clear comunication and information. Also, everyone was punctual all the time, the tour guides, our ride to and from the camp, etc, and I appreciated that. Price-quality relationship for the camp is unbeatable.

Tours are a bit expensive. However, the price of the stay (tent+dinner+breakfast) is very affordable so we understand that the profit must come from somewhere and in my mind I took the total cost as one, for the whole experience. It is also fair to say that we really liked the tours we had and that it is obvious that the host makes a point of providing quality.

An exceptional stay in the Wadi Rum desert. Dinner was superb, as were the other meals. The tents, washrooms and meal tent highly met the expectations of my adult son and I. Enjoyed our young tour guide, Abdullah. Highly recommend a trip to Star Walk camp, great value for the money!

Great experience in the desert. Our guide Abdullah was very fun and helpful

We liked everything 😁 the camp was comfortable, the toilets were exceptionaly clean, the food was tasty, the staff was nice, helpfull, the jeep tour was great, they arranged horse riding and camel riding.

We liked everything 🙂

Great host, we took half day tour, guide boy is young, talkative, friendly, his name Abdullah, he showed us all details and he prepared tea in dessert, they served dinner and breakfast, all staff were nice and friendly. Everything was perfect

I loved the experience. They met us at the entrance point to the desert, this was much help as we felt a bit lost and we got stuck in the sand. The whole team was very amiable. They offered different tours, we opted for the half day tour. Totally worth it in the evening to avoid the heat.

As a student I would have appreciated if they provided Wifi. I know they had internet connection but did not provide it to us.

The staff is amazingly kind... they even play games and hang around the campfire with you. Also the beds and bathrooms were exceptionally clean...!

Nothing really.

A peaceful haven. Lovely friendly staff - nothing was too much trouble. They went above and beyond to give us the full Bedouin experience - from traditional cooking to star gazing, we had it all. Abdullah was a brilliant tour guide. Lots of tour options available. Amazing views.

Temperature of showers was a bit touch and go