Forts & Castles · Eastern Province
Qasr Sahud
قصر صاهود
Photo: Qasr sahood.jpg · saudipics · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 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
- Facilities Shop 150 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- 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 158 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · 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?
- 1 h 54 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 164 km
- 1 h 40 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 142 km
- 3 h 47 mfrom Riyadh · 330 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
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.
fort near Al Mubarraz
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q12233052
About & Sources Qasr Sahud
Qasr Sahud is a fort in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "fort near Al Mubarraz". 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: Muhaires Castle, Ibrahim's Palace and Qasr Ibrahim.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Eastern Province
- fort near Al Mubarraz
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Qasr Sahud?
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 Qasr Sahud?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Qasr Sahud?
Shop 150 m (source: osm).
How high is Qasr Sahud?
About 158 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Qasr Sahud?
In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 25.4142, 49.5833 — near Muhaires Castle, Ibrahim's Palace and Qasr Ibrahim.
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Nearby places
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