Heritage Sites · Jazan
Al Qesar Heritage Village
القصار
Photo: قرية القصار.jpg · Heritage Commission · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is paved at 156 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 8 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Rock-cut tombs, inscriptions and old-town streets are fragile and, outside the managed sites, unfenced. Stay on the paths, touch nothing, and take nothing — removing anything from an archaeological site is an offence.
- The managed heritage sites admit visitors by timed ticket and close to walk-ups. Book before you drive.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 12 h 2 mfrom Abha International Airport (AHB) · 272 km
- 9 h 25 mfrom Jazan · 55 km
- 11 h 54 mfrom Abha · 260 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Al Qesar Heritage Village
Al Qesar Heritage Village is a heritage site in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Dana Park, Al Ghader Marina and The House of Ahmad Al-Rifai.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Jazan
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al Qesar Heritage Village?
No — approach is paved at 156 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al Qesar Heritage Village?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.
How long do I need at Al Qesar Heritage Village?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Qesar Heritage Village?
About 8 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Qesar Heritage Village?
In Jazan (SA-09), Saudi Arabia, at 16.6691, 42.1486 — near Dana Park, Al Ghader Marina and The House of Ahmad Al-Rifai.
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