Wadi Mujib

River gorgeJordan

CountryJordan

Depth300 m

Length4 km

TypeRiver gorge

About Wadi Mujib

The Grand Canyon of Jordan. The Mujib River carved it into sandstone. Lowest nature reserve on Earth at 400 m below sea level. Canyon hiking involves wading and swimming through the river. Dramatic red sandstone walls.

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