All journeys on the Wadi Rum Trail are managed by Bedouin operators in Wadi Rum Village, who must be contacted directly to book a hike. 18 Bedouin families from five different tribes live together in Wadi Rum Village today, with most belonging to the Zalabia clan of the Anaza tribe. Other Bedouin families belong to tribes known as the Bani Atiya, Billi, Howaytat and Tarabin. Families of these tribes live as neighbours in Wadi Rum Village and have worked alongside eachother for decades to build Wadi Rum's tourism up into the successful industry it is today. The Wadi Rum Trail does not belong to any one individual, family or tribe; it is a project that exists for the Bedouin community of Wadi Rum Village as a whole and the right to work upon it is held equally by all. The 18 Bedouin families of Wadi Rum Village are displayed in a chart below, along with a list of local Bedouin operators. Operators not listed below may not have the backing of the local community to work in the region, so always exercise caution. All of the operators below can organise guides, camels and 4x4s but, as with anywhere in the world, standards can vary widely and a place on this list is not an assurance of quality. Some operators have been established longer than others and the primary focus of some is on tourism of a different kind to that encouraged on the Wadi Rum Trail. Hikers must do their own independent research, checking the websites of each operator, asking plenty of questions, getting a feel for the kind of tourism they know best and perhaps looking for recommendations from previous hikers, weighing everything up to decide which represents the best, most competent organiser for any journey. The Wadi Rum Trail can not advise on which operator hikers should choose.