I had jumped the photos of Jordan to put the Apollo last week . I have little to add besides the photos themselves. The tranquility in the desert is incredible. We spent 3 days in the desert of Wadi Rum, which is south of Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia. During those days we slept in a Bedouin camp under the same stars that inspired TE Lawrence. If you like the photos, I must say it is not my merit in such an environment do a random picture and get something nice, if not, look on google Wadi Rum and all the pictures that you find are good. Jordan is close (compared to other sites) and is cheap, so you are already taking time to give them a break ... they pass the heat, of course.
Amman
Red Sand