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Forts & Castles · Medina & AlUla

kingdom palace

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Before you go

7 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers 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. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 830 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails, and no shade in a courtyard. Go at the ends of the day and watch children near edges.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 4 h 50 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 401 km
  • 14 mfrom Medina · 14 km
  • 4 h 44 mfrom Hail · 435 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–March
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ComfortableToo hot

Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources kingdom palace

kingdom palace is a fort in Medina & AlUla, 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: Al Nakhil Park, Qiblatayn Garden and Masjid al-Qiblatain.

At a glance

  • Forts & Castles · Medina & AlUla
  • Season: November–March (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit kingdom palace?

Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.

How long do I need at kingdom palace?

45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).

How high is kingdom palace?

About 830 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is kingdom palace?

In Medina & AlUla (SA-03), Saudi Arabia, at 24.5010, 39.5467 — near Al Nakhil Park, Qiblatayn Garden and Masjid al-Qiblatain.

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