Wadi Rum is a heritage property in Aqaba Governorate, Southern Jordan, Jordan seen on screen in Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Martian (2015).
Location: Aqaba Governorate, Southern Jordan, Jordan
Verified facts
- Appeared in Lawrence of Arabia (movie, 1962)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-10716, SRC-10852 - Appeared in The Martian (movie, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-10716, SRC-11115 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 2011)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-11226, SRC-11922 - Appeared in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (movie, 2016)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-10716, SRC-11923 - Appeared in Dune (movie, 2021)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-10716, SRC-11924 - Appeared in Prometheus (movie, 2012)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-11968 - Appeared in The Last Days on Mars (movie, 2013)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-11969 - Appeared in Aladdin (movie, 2019)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-11970, SRC-12719 - Appeared in John Wick: Chapter 4 (movie, 2023)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10721, SRC-11971, SRC-12956
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10716 — https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/unesco-world-heritage-sites-filming-locations (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10721 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadi_Rum (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10852 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/l/Lawrence-Of-Arabia.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11115 — The Hollywood Reporter – How 'The Martian's' Ridley Scott Replicated Mars in the Middle East (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11226 — https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1377/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11922 — IUCN World Heritage Outlook — Wadi Rum Protected Area (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11923 — Al Bawaba — Jordan's Wadi Rum features in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11924 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Dune: Part One filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11968 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/p/Prometheus.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11969 — https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/movie-mars-on-earth-148764/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11970 — https://www.beinharimtours.com/from-lawrence-to-skywalker-10-movies-filmed-in-wadi-rum/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11971 — https://screenrant.com/john-wick-4-filming-locations-explained/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12719 — Atlas of Wonders — Where was Aladdin filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12956 — Atlas of Wonders – Where was John Wick 4 filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Aladdin filmed?
Wadi Rum, in Aqaba Governorate, Southern Jordan, is a real-world filming location used for Aladdin. This property has also appeared on screen in Dune, John Wick: Chapter 4, Lawrence of Arabia, Prometheus.
Where was Dune filmed?
Wadi Rum, in Aqaba Governorate, Southern Jordan, is a real-world filming location used for Dune. This property has also appeared on screen in Aladdin, John Wick: Chapter 4, Lawrence of Arabia, Prometheus.
Where was John Wick: Chapter 4 filmed?
Wadi Rum, in Aqaba Governorate, Southern Jordan, is a real-world filming location used for John Wick: Chapter 4. This property has also appeared on screen in Aladdin, Dune, Lawrence of Arabia, Prometheus.
Where was Lawrence of Arabia filmed?
Wadi Rum, in Aqaba Governorate, Southern Jordan, is a real-world filming location used for Lawrence of Arabia. This property has also appeared on screen in Aladdin, Dune, John Wick: Chapter 4, Prometheus.
Where is Wadi Rum located?
Wadi Rum is located in Aqaba Governorate, Southern Jordan.