Khazali Canyon
Viewpoint · Wadi Rum

Khazali Canyon

Photo: Steffen 962 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Khazali Canyon is a narrow cleft in a sandstone mountain in Wadi Rum, about two hours' drive south of Petra. Its walls carry Nabataean and Thamudic inscriptions and rock drawings of people and animals. Jeep tours stop here for a short walk inside.

On day 4 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Good to know

Tickets
No entry fee
Time needed
About one hour
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
By 4x4 tour from Wadi Rum village

Itineraries with Khazali Canyon

Day 4 of Petra & Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum by jeep

How Khazali Canyon fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Lawrence's SpringWadi Rum
  2. 10:00Khazali CanyonWadi Rum
  3. 12:00Umm Fruth rock bridgeWadi Rum
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Khazali Canyon questions

What is Khazali Canyon?

It is a narrow canyon in Wadi Rum with ancient rock carvings on the walls.

How do you reach Khazali Canyon from Petra?

Travelers drive or join a tour to Wadi Rum first, then continue by 4x4 to the canyon.

Do you need a guide for Khazali Canyon?

A local guide is not required but helps with navigation and context for the carvings.

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