The primary challenge for a four-day hike in Wadi Rum is water. Carrying 6 liters of water in our packs, we contacted several camps in the desert to inquire about water supply. While three camps agreed to sell us water if we passed by, the uncertainty arose because we hiked in February, with fewer tourists in Wadi Rum. To mitigate this, we added all camps to our Caltopo app and planned to fetch water from them. If water retrieval became a disaster, we could return to the visitor camps in 1 or 2 days.

Eventually, we stumbled upon a tent where two guys were having tea, and out of hospitality, they provided us with about 6 liters of water, enough to complete our hike. Along the way, we observed many abandoned camps. Still, encountering enough people allowed us to ask for water, and they were willing to help. It’s advisable to walk along as many camps as possible to increase your chances. Keep in mind that we hiked in February during a quiet period. If you embark on this trip later, it might be busier, increasing your chances of getting water, but you may also need more due to the heat. During our hike, the daytime temperature never exceeded 18 degrees, and nighttime temperatures dropped slightly below 0.