Wadis · Medina & AlUla
Wadi al-Qura
وادي القرى
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with close supervision near water Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 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. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 1100 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
- A dry channel is not a safe one. After rain anywhere upstream — including rain you cannot see, on high ground hours away — water can arrive fast, and in the south-west it does so most years.
- Do not camp on the bed of a wadi, however dry and however clear the sky.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 1 h 46 mfrom AlUla International Airport (ULH) · 72 km
- 1 h 45 mfrom AlUla (old town and Hegra gateway) · 70 km
- 5 h 29 mfrom Tabuk · 307 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
Most channels are dry most of the year. Where they are not, rain anywhere upstream is the thing to check before going in.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
wadi north of Medina, Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q22690572
About & Sources Wadi al-Qura
Wadi al-Qura is a wadi in Medina & AlUla, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "wadi north of Medina, 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: Harrat Viewpoint, Al Ula Old town and Castle Musa bin Naseer.
At a glance
- Wadis · Medina & AlUla
- wadi north of Medina, Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wadi al-Qura?
Typically November–March for wadis. Most channels are dry most of the year. Where they are not, rain anywhere upstream is the thing to check before going in.
How long do I need at Wadi al-Qura?
2–4 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Wadi al-Qura?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Wadi al-Qura?
About 1100 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Wadi al-Qura?
In Medina & AlUla (SA-03), Saudi Arabia, at 26.5000, 37.5000 — near Harrat Viewpoint, Al Ula Old town and Castle Musa bin Naseer.
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