Attractions · Riyadh
Mawan Hidden Canyon
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Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy 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. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 510 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Makkah is closed to non-Muslims and central Medina has a restricted zone. Both are listed on this site because they are where a great many visitors base themselves — check your own eligibility before planning a trip around either.
- Summer heat here is a planning constraint rather than a discomfort: shade, water and an indoor plan for the middle of the day, and no long walk between late morning and late afternoon.
- Modest dress is expected everywhere in public, and required at religious and heritage sites.
- During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not done, and opening hours shift; check before you plan a day around a site.
- Do not photograph people without asking, and do not photograph military, port or government sites at all.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 41 mfrom Riyadh — King Khalid International (RUH) · 130 km
- 1 h 24 mfrom Riyadh · 101 km
- 4 h 37 mfrom Buraydah · 446 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
Outdoors is a cool-months plan; indoor and air-conditioned attractions run year-round.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Mawan Hidden Canyon
Mawan Hidden Canyon is a place to visit in Riyadh, 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: Dilam Aldahi Park, Hadika and Al Kharj Tower.
At a glance
- Attractions · Riyadh
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mawan Hidden Canyon?
Typically November–March for attractions. Outdoors is a cool-months plan; indoor and air-conditioned attractions run year-round.
How long do I need at Mawan Hidden Canyon?
1–3 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Mawan Hidden Canyon?
About 510 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Mawan Hidden Canyon?
In Riyadh (SA-01), Saudi Arabia, at 23.9100, 46.9417 — near Dilam Aldahi Park, Hadika and Al Kharj Tower.
Who can take you there
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