Jordan’s Wadi Rum desert: Hollywood’s new place to film

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Its breathtaking landscapes seem out of this world. Jordan has been the setting for dozens of Hollywood blockbusters. The splendid archaeological city of Petra was the setting for Indiana Jones, while more recently the Wadi Rum desert welcomed the crew of Star Wars. We tell you why it's not just all about the scenery but also down to money.

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