Located in the heart of Wadi Rum Protected Area, the ecolodge Milky Way provides comfort and a magnificent view over the desert. Our accommodation consists in private Bedouin tents that can accommodate one to six people. Each tent is equipped with beds, mattresses, pillows, bed linen and comfortable duvets.
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We stayed at Milky Way for 2 nights, and it was the best 2 nights we've had in Jordan! Ali and all the other staff we're beyond brilliant. We felt at home, so welcomed and so comfortable. Our tents were fabulous and the food was 10/10! Our camel ride and Jeep tour finishing off with a stunning sunset spot were just amazing. Cannot reccomend this place enough. Will absolutely be returning. Thank you so much for our incredible stay!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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I have been to the Milky Way lodge many times and had only great times. The staff was extremely friendly and the facilities great and comfortable. The Bedouin meal we were served had been cooked under the sand and was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the full day trekking package with the guide, it was an unforgettable experience. Don't miss the sunset on the desert experience either, there is no other sunset nearly as spectacular as this. Go for a walk under the stars or schedule your trip to coincide with the full moon, a truly unique experience. The silence is like nothing you have ever heard. Wadi Rum is a must for any adventurer's bucket list, and Milky Way is the place to stay when in Wadi Rum.
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Date of stay: July 2011
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I discovered the Milky Way Ecolodge 3 years ago, which was a unique and life changing experience for me and my family; I didn't think it was possible to do things any better without compromising the "authenticity of the desert experience". Leave it up to the owners, Matar and Anne, who managed to add to the camp this year: a beautiful terrace overlooking the desert to enjoy the sunrise / sunset, and the Big Bedouin tent where the common area has been given a new life: you can now enjoy the surrounding scenery through the open face of the bedouin tent and chill out by the campfire - all of this in a comfortable setting where the decor brings you back hundreds of years ago. There is an abundance of space and silence to be found here, so don't take along too many distractions and enjoy the sights and sounds!
The next day we crossed the harsh but stunning desert with its rock carvings that are thousands of year old, and our veteran desert guide led us to some amazing spots where we indulged in some hiking. When we arrived in the camp, we settled into our nice cozy Arabic tent (2 beds covered by a plump duvet and pillows). We took the time to enjoy a warm shower before joining in with the rest of the people for dinner. Our dinner was served after the sunset and consisted of a "fall off the bone" chicken and a variety of vegetables, topped off with fresh fruit and their special "thyme tea". As nightime rolled in, I went up on the terrace to do some star gazing, and admired the scenery from above as the laughter of children broke the silence.
This is a unique experience, and I can confirm that the attention to details and the service we experienced is impeccable and noteworthy! I give you high marks for an outstanding performance, and hope to be able to visit again in a couple of years! Until next time, masalama and shoukrane katir!
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Date of stay: October 2011
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Teva Milky Way is set up in a place with a wonderful view. The bungalows were very clean, and were nicely decorated. The bathrooms and showers (with hot water) were also nice and clean - great to have all this comfort in the desert! The common area is also tastefully decorated. Dinner was good. However, the service can be improved. The gentleman in charge of the lodge was not very friendly nor helpful. My husband went to ask twice for towels (because we could not find them) and he said "They are in the bungalow, check". After I went myself and explained to him a couple of times that they were NOT there, he finally came with me to see with his own eyes that he had indeed forgotten to put them in our bungalow. Throughout our stay, we found this person not very hospitable. During dinner time, we were not asked if we wanted any drinks, and as the person rarely came out, we just ate without any drinks and went back to the bungalow. The following day, although he knew that we were preparing to leave and there were no other clients to attend, he did not offer to help us with our luggage. (His colleague who left 10 minutes before kindly helped the other clients with their luggage.)
With more attention to service, things would be much better here. We also took the one-day jeep tour, but to get started we had to wait quite a while (initially in the parking waiting for the manager, and then for them to clean and set the car up), and interestingly enough there was not even one single word from the manager to apologise for the wait. The driver/guide was nice, although when we asked questions about the desert he could hardly provide us with any information on the different sites we visited. Nonetheless, he knew his way very well and was friendly. We were quite surprised with the lunch, where we were given a can of tuna, a tomato (which looked unwashed), a cucumber, and pita bread as well as some sweets and juice. How did they want us to cut and eat the vegetables when they were not providing knives? We ended up stuffing oil-dripping tuna with the provided salt in the pita bread and ate. I thought they could have prepared the food (or at least the ingredients- like mixing tuna with some "cut" vegetables and seasoning) beforehand and put it in a container. The tea that they made was nice though.
All together, it was somewhat of a disappointment in an amazing setting.
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Date of stay: October 2011
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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There is no doubting that staying in Wadi Rum is a challenge. Within 30 minutes of settling into our rooms after the sun had set the lights went out - a problem with the diesel generator. This was quickly fixed and all was good. Like all accommodation in Wadi Rum, this camp is a long way from any where. But that said, that is part of the ‘adventure’ of staying in Wadi Rum.
The 'tents' are simple; we had a ‘family’ room with three single beds. It was hot at night but my advice is to have a short shower (there is little water in the desert) and then don’t dry yourself. By the time you walk back to your room, the slight breeze will have cooled you down and made you ready for bed.
The camp is very simple. All the ‘tents’ form two neat lines and these are next to the common dining room, and below a small terrace where you can sit and look out across the desert. The bathroom is a shared arrangement with individual showers and toilets. Like the rest of the camp, the bathroom is clean and spotless if a little knock around. The tents are absolutely spotless and the beds comfortable.
The night we stayed there was a Bedouin BBQ or Zarb, where all the meat is cooked in what looks like a 40 gallon drum buried in the ground with hot coals. This then forms part of a buffet style dinner with dips and salads. There was plenty of food and bottled water for everyone. There is also sweet black Jordanian tea available for those who wish to settle in the dining room before dinner, or take your tea up to the terrace and enjoy your dessert surrounds.
The camp was full the night we stayed. We were there with another family and our three teenagers had no trouble settling in or making their way around the small footprint that is the camp. The camp provides simple and basic three star accommodation. The staff are friendly and everything works well and easily.
There is no WiFi in the camp and lighting is low in the common area. So bring a book so you have something to do when it gets dark.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Clean, comfortable, good food. The owner is incredibly generous, waiting for us to arrive late and spirited us to the camp at night in his 4x4. Had a wonderful chat with some of his friends. Stargazed and has a terrific night's sleep then got up at Dawn to see the sunrise. They offer all the normal desert tourist services like jeep or camel tours and it's super easy and cheap to organise. Plus, hot showers!
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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From the meeting for the tour to the departure the next day, everything was perfect. Wadi rum is an amazing place, to do with milkyway explode gave us the best experience possible. Every one was very nice, friendly, listening what we were hopping... The lodge is nice with a beautiful bathroom area, the living room is perfect to relax at the end of the trip and the trip itself was perfect. Highly recommended
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My friend and I were travelling without any real plan, we had anticipated spending 2 days and one night in Wadi Rum but in fact stayed for 5 nights! The camp is located in a beautiful area, far from the village, with just terracotta sand and crazy mountains in your view. Despite the camp being remote it was still fully equipped with bathrooms and showers (with HOT WATER!), a proper kitchen and a great relaxation space around the fire. Honestly, I was not expecting such luxury. We had a great time touring around the desert in the 4X4, being shown hidden wadis, ancient inscriptions, huge dunes and best of all the best sunset I have ever seen! As we stayed longer a few days longer and met other travellers we were even able to do some hikes in the desert mountains there, this is something I highly recommend if you have the time. There are amazing local guides that can show you any hike to suit your ability and needs, we were really well looked after, and saw some beautiful, not so easily accessible areas of Wadi Rum. As one last final point, the food is also great, its all freshly cooked on camp, and all traditional Bedouin food, it makes the experience all the more authentic. Nothing is ever too much trouble, we were so overwhelmed by how generous, friendly and helpful people were. All the best to everyone working at the camp, and we hope to return in the future.
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Date of stay: March 2017
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:The rooms are all shared cabins, there is no difference really between them, but all comfortable
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We arrived at the Wadi Rum village around 3.30pm, and Khalid picked us up for a 15min drive into the camp. The sun is setting right behind you, so you remain in the shade while watching the light fade all over the desert in front of you for a truly amazing sight. The tea made by khalid was probably the best I ever had: Black tea with sage and thyme, right amount of sugar. The 4WD half day tour was superb, mixing drive, walking through canyon and climbing arches. Because there is no light pollution, at night you see an incredible amount of stars in the sky. Khalid is patient, kind, and always made sure you had all what you needed - I highly recommend this experience! TIP: Bring a torchlight, trust me you will need it..
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:All rooms have fantastic view
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There are many camps in Wadi Rum now and it is hard to find the good ones. Milky Way is not the cheapest but it is value for money. The rooms are stand alone tents with real beds, the food is nice and they have a nice natural terrasse overlooking the camp offering great view. Another advantage is the nice atmosphere of the tent used as "living area", the set up is nice and practical, we really had a great time there!
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Date of stay: April 2012
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Hello,
You can park your car at the secure and free parking of the guest house just at the enrence of Rum village, we will take you from there to the camp.
Best wishes
Louay Daoud
+962777349574
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LOCATION
JordanAl Aqabah GovernorateWadi Rum
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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