Wildlife & Reserves · Najran
'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
محمية عروق بني معارض
Photo: Rub al Khali 002.JPG · Nepenthes · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still 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. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. 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
- Reserves keep fixed hours and several require a permit arranged beforehand; there is no casual access.
- Do not feed or approach animals. Keep to the marked route — the ground either side is habitat, and in the highlands it is also where the drops are.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 12 h 44 mfrom Abha International Airport (AHB) · 509 km
- 9 h 53 mfrom Najran · 280 km
- 12 h 54 mfrom Abha · 525 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
Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need a permit arranged beforehand.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
Protected area in Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q21994709
About & Sources 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
'Uruq Bani Ma'arid is a nature reserve in Najran, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "protected area in 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 October–April. Nearby: Al-Faw, piedmont of Jabal Tuwaiq, Qaryat al Faw and Mundafan.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Najran
- Protected area in Saudi Arabia
- Season: October–April (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 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need a permit arranged beforehand.
How long do I need at 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid?
About 830 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid?
In Najran (SA-10), Saudi Arabia, at 19.2528, 45.6309 — near Al-Faw, piedmont of Jabal Tuwaiq, Qaryat al Faw and Mundafan.
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