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Al Markaz

Al Markaz is a town in Eastern Province district, Saudi Arabia of about 6,464 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit: 125 mosques & dargahs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Al-Shu'ba Mountain, Jabal Qarah and Jawatha Mosque.

25.4000° N, 49.7333° EPop. 6,464

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Within 30 km175 places
Within 50 km185
Must-see10
Notable114
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Markaz

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:14 pm

69 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 Markaz
  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 Markaz
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Markaz?

Al-Shu'ba Mountain (viewpoint, about 6 km), Jabal Qarah (viewpoint, about 6 km), Jawatha Mosque (mosque, about 12 km), Jabal Arba` (viewpoint, about 16 km), Muhaires Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Ibrahim's Palace (palace, about 19 km).

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

185 places on Spotwander: 125 mosques & dargahs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 2 beaches & coast, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest dargah to Al Markaz?

مسجد الإمام الصادق عليه السلام, about 1 km by road; Imam Ali Mosque- Al Markaz (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Markaz?

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

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

Start in Al Markaz, visit Al-Shu'ba Mountain, then Jawatha Mosque, then Qasr Sahud, then Muhaires Castle, then Jabal Arba`, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.