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Al Jafr

Al Jafr is a town in Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia of about 8,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit: 130 mosques & dargahs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Al-Shu'ba Mountain, Jabal Qarah and Jabal Arba`.

25.3774° N, 49.7215° EPop. 8,715

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Within 30 km181 places
Within 50 km191
Must-see10
Notable115
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Jafr

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Al Jafr
  2. Al-Shu'ba Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Jawatha Mosquemosque · 30 min
  4. Qasr Sahudheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Muhaires Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Jabal Arba`viewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Al Jafr
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Jafr?

Al-Shu'ba Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Jabal Qarah (viewpoint, about 6 km), Jabal Arba` (viewpoint, about 12 km), Jawatha Mosque (mosque, about 14 km), Muhaires Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Ibrahim's Palace (palace, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Al Jafr?

191 places on Spotwander: 130 mosques & dargahs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 2 beaches & coast, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest dargah to Al Jafr?

Abdullah Fauad Mosque, about 1 km by road; Masjid Al Qaim (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Jafr?

Al-Shu'ba Mountain, about 6 km by road; Jabal Qarah (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Jafr?

Start in Al Jafr, visit Al-Shu'ba Mountain, then Jawatha Mosque, then Qasr Sahud, then Muhaires Castle, then Jabal Arba`, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.