Good to know
- Tickets
- Visible from the visitor centre. Entering the protected area requires a fee, included in the Jordan Pass.
- Time needed
- 15 to 30 minutes
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid midday heat
- Getting there
- Viewed from the Wadi Rum visitor centre
Itineraries with Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Seven Pillars of Wisdom is on day 7
Day 7 of Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum in 7 Days
Wadi Rum
How Seven Pillars of Wisdom fits into a day.- 8:00Khazali CanyonWadi Rum
- 10:00Umm Fruth rock bridgeWadi Rum
- 12:00Seven Pillars of WisdomWadi Rum
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom questions
Is the Seven Pillars of Wisdom the location from the book?
No. The formation was named after T.E. Lawrence's memoir, which does not refer to this rock.
Can visitors climb the Seven Pillars of Wisdom?
Most visitors view it from the ground near the visitor centre.
Do I need a guide to see the Seven Pillars of Wisdom?
A guide is not required to see it from the visitor centre.
