Forts & Castles · Makkah & Jeddah
Suleiman's historic Palace
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · built-up area: 2 kinds of facility mapped within 300 m
- 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 Food nearby 156 m · Shop 143 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 300 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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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 25 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 97 km
- 57 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 81 km
- 1 h 13 mfrom Taif · 91 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.
About & Sources Suleiman's historic Palace
Suleiman's historic Palace is a fort in Makkah & Jeddah, 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: Mosque of the Jinn, Al-Rayah Mosque, Mecca and Al-Masjid Al-Haram.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Makkah & Jeddah
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Suleiman's historic Palace?
No — built-up area: 2 kinds of facility mapped within 300 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Suleiman's historic 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 Suleiman's historic Palace?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Suleiman's historic Palace?
Food nearby 156 m · Shop 143 m (source: osm).
How high is Suleiman's historic Palace?
About 300 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Suleiman's historic Palace?
In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 21.4326, 39.8182 — near Mosque of the Jinn, Al-Rayah Mosque, Mecca and Al-Masjid Al-Haram.
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