A narrow sandstone canyon zigzags between vertical sandstone walls, at the foot of the Gunna range. Not as

spectacular as many other canyon, but very easy and accessible – no climbing is involved and it is located close to the main road.

An important part of Bedouin culture is the drinking of tea, to such an extent that the Bedouin are adept at making tea almost anywhere. In the desert, where resources

are extremely limited, an old tin can, called della, is often used as a kettle. The thin metal makes this perfect as it means that less heat is required to boil the water,

therefore less wood is needed to burn. Making tea in this way means that only a small, dead shrub is burnt to create enough heat to boil the water. Frequently these tin cans are left around the desert for the next passer-by to use, along with other seemingly useless items, such as a burnt metal sheet, called saaj or shaz, to bake bread.

The Zigzag Canyon (1), overlooking Wadi Marra (2), is 2 kms from the main road in the sandy mouth of a gully running down from the Gunna range. A common way to climb to the top of the Gunna range is via Naqb Abu Tureifiya (3). The path leaves the sandy wadi floor at one point (4) and the climb starts. You can also walk to Arada Canyon via Wadi Abu Hamaita (5).

There is a cafeteria at the junction (6) to Wadi Saal settlement a little further down along the main road.

The canyon is located in the sandy mouth of one of the many gullies running from the Gunna range to all directions.

The canyon was carved by run-off rain water into the foot of the sandstone range

The sandy floor runs between vertical rock walls and impressive rock formations.

The mouth of the canyon opens to a wide sandy plain and Wadi Marra, with many acacia trees, beyond in the distance.