Queen Rania and Princess Salma Visit the Wadi Rum Protected Area

On January 8, 2026, Queen Rania of Jordan, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma, visited the Wadi Rum Protected Area (Wādī al-Ramm) in Aqaba, where they met with local tour operators. Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon or the Red Mountains, is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Jordan. Several prehistoric civilizations left petroglyphs, rock inscriptions, and ruins in the area.

Queen Rania and Princess Salma began their visit with a journey aboard an authentic recreation of an Ottoman-era Hijaz Railway steam train, operated by the Jordan Heritage Revival Company (JHRC). Designed as an immersive historical experience, the ride included a reenactment of a battle that took place during the Great Arab Revolt.

Established in 2010 by the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), JHRC aims to contribute to the development of the local tourism sector by bringing Jordanian history to life through authentic, engaging, and entertaining experiences.

A popular filming destination for local and international productions, Wadi Rum’s distinctive sand dunes have served as the backdrop for several films set on otherworldly planets, including Dune, Star Wars films, and The Martian.

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