Having been to the Anti Atlas the last three years in November I thought it’s time for a change in 2026, an adventure awaits on the sandstone monoliths of the Wadi rum desert. The climbing was established back in the late 80s by Tony Howard (not Oread Tony Howard). The grading has been done in alpine grades and climbing here should not underestimated, a rescue is very unlikely and the remoteness adds to the overall seriousness of the climbing. However for those with good mountaineering nous some of the world’s best rock climbing awaits. Robert Durann has a done a wonderful article on UKC see link below for more information. Having purchased two guidebooks I’d suggest Rock around the world guidebook is the one to go for – or see if you can get the latest version of Tony Howard’s guidebook. There is a good range of climbing from HVS-E3 and a good selection of relatively easy from a technical point of view but very committing and adventurous Bedouin hunting routes. Get in touch if interested. We will be flying out from Luton to Amman and traveling down to Wadi rum via Petra. There are many climbing and walking opportunities straight out of the accommodation in the village of Rum.

Wadi Rum a Desert Sandstone Wonderland

Ed Bloomfield