Our Actions

Desert Clean-Up Chronicles: Day 2

Today, with cleaning Traf Al Marag, we continue our mission to restore the pristine beauty of Wadi Rum with a focus on waste management and sustainability. Armed with gloves and determination, our team ventured into the desert, ready to tackle the litter scourge threatening this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wadi Rum, often dubbed the Valley of the Moon, boasts surreal landscapes and crimson dunes that captivate the imagination. However, while awe-inspired by the grandeur of the desert, the influx of visitors leaves behind a troubling trail of garbage. Recognising this challenge, Wadi Rum Eco Tours took the lead in spearheading organised clean-up efforts to restore the ecosystem's health. As we combed through the sands, each piece of litter collected served as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible tourism practices. Plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other debris mar the natural landscape and threaten the ecosystem's delicate balance. With every bag of trash removed from the desert, we took a step towards preserving Wadi Rum's beauty. As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with orange and purple, we reflected on the impact of our actions. Today, we made a difference—one garbage bag at a time. Tomorrow, we will continue our quest to safeguard the splendour of Wadi Rum for generations to come.