Mushroom Rock
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A mushroom-shaped sandstone formation, carved by wind erosion, standing alone in the open sand. Narrow at the base and wide at the top, it is a classic photo stop on jeep routes.
Mushroom Rock is a sandstone formation that wind and sand have eroded into an umbrella shape, narrow at the bottom and wide at the top. It stands alone in the open desert and is one of the most photogenic landforms in Wadi Rum. It lies on the east side of the reserve, toward Jabal Burdah, and most full-day or half-day jeep tours stop here for photos. The surrounding sand is soft, so private cars cannot drive in, and you must join a jeep tour organized by a camp.
Opening hours
Open all day (jeep tours)
Nearby sights
- Lawrence's House (Al-Qsair)
- Barrah Canyon
- Burdah Rock Bridge
- Little Rock Bridge
- Anfashieh Inscriptions
- Umm Fruth Rock Bridge
- Red Sand Dune
- Khazali Canyon