Our Sport Crags
Mazlaqah (The Slippery Place)
One of Wadi Rum's premier sport climbing destinations. The steep sandstone walls offer challenging routes with excellent protection and stunning desert vistas.
- • Routes: 25+ bolted sport routes
- • Grades: French 5a to 6b+ (US 5.8 to 5.12+)
- • Style: Sport climbing, lead and top rope
- • Approach: 15 minutes by 4x4 from village
- • Orientation: West facing, shady in morning only
Um Ghudha (Mother of Ghudha)
A stunning crag with varied terrain and beautiful views. Offers both sport and traditional climbing opportunities in a spectacular desert setting. Perfect for winter cold days!
- • Routes: 20+ mixed sport and trad
- • Grades: French 4c to 6b+ (US 5.7 to 5.12+)
- • Style: Sport and trad climbing
- • Approach: 30 minutes by 4x4 from village
- • Orientation: South facing, in sun most of the day
Qabr Amr (Amr's Tomb)
A classic Wadi Rum climbing area with historical significance. Features excellent rock quality and routes suitable for beginners to advanced climbers.
- • Routes: 12+ sport routes
- • Grades: French 4b to 6b+ (US 5.6 to 5.12+)
- • Style: Sport climbing, great for beginners to advanced
- • Approach: 15 minutes by 4x4 from village
- • Orientation: East facing, shady after noon
Multi-Pitch Adventures
For experienced climbers, we offer multi-pitch routes including the famous Crazy Camel and other classic Wadi Rum towers. Full-day commitment required.
- • Routes: Crazy Camel, Barrah Canyon, and more
- • Grades: 5.8 to 5.12 (French 5a-7b)
- • Pitches: 3-8 pitches, up to 400m
- • Duration: Full day (8-10 hours)
