Jabal Umm ad Dami
جبل أم الدامي
The highest peak in Jordan, at about 1,854 meters. From the summit, you can see both the Red Sea and the desert of Saudi Arabia.
Jabal Umm ad Dami lies on the southern edge of Wadi Rum reserve, close to the Saudi border, and is the highest peak in Jordan. The climb from the foot of the mountain takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. The slope is steep and covered with loose rock, but no rock-climbing skills are needed. On clear days, you can see the Gulf of Aqaba and the Saudi desert from the top. The foot of the mountain is about a 1-hour jeep ride from Rum Village. Book a guide and vehicle through a camp in advance. The climb is usually scheduled for early morning or sunset.
Opening hours
Daytime (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Umm Fruth Rock Bridge
- Burdah Rock Bridge
- Khazali Canyon
- Little Rock Bridge
- Mushroom Rock
- Lawrence's House (Al-Qsair)
- Anfashieh Inscriptions
- Lawrence's Spring