Trivia: Which otherworldly desert was a filming location for “The Martian”?
Wadi Rum, Jordan
The Sinai, Egypt
Atacama, Chile
Gobi, Mongolia
The correct answer is Wadi Rum, Jordan
So why is this answer correct? : Used as a filming location for sci-fi films such as “Star Wars” and “The Martian,” this desert valley in Jordan is famed for its red sandstone and wind-blown dunes, which bear a striking resemblance to the Red Planet. There’s even a Martian Desert Camp, complete with luxury sleep bubbles for travelers who really want to feel as if they’re on another planet.