Until recently, they led a nomadic lifestyle of goat and camel herding, and although some now live in modern concrete houses, they still maintain Bedouin customs and Arab traditions, including weaving tents from goat hair.
The Bedouins of Wadi Rum are extremely hospitable and are largely responsible for the development of the valley as a tourist destination. Many tourists consider sharing a meal or coffee with a Bedouin as one of the best memories of a trip to Wadi Rum.
