Notable viewpoint · Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia

Al Aswad

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Al Aswad is a viewpoint in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.

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Al Aswad: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Al Aswad

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Al Aswad — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 20.94654, 42.80656. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Al Aswad

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Al Aswad

    • Abu Duray` · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~11 km
    • Al Ahmar · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~39 km
    • Ar Ri` · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~42 km
    • Kawr Majami · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~45 km
    • Abal Dharman · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~72 km
    • Umm Shat · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~76 km
    • Abu Sunayn · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~91 km
    • As Safirah · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~92 km
    • Al `Ariyah · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~93 km
    • Al Ya`ayim · viewpoint · Makkah Region · ~94 km

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Al Aswad?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Al Aswad?

    Nearby: Abu Duray` (viewpoint, 11 km), عرق حنجران (beach, 20 km), برق الحمان (beach, 32 km), Suwayqah (fort, 35 km), Al Ahmar (viewpoint, 39 km), Ar Ri` (viewpoint, 42 km).

    Is Al Aswad worth visiting?

    Al Aswad is listed as a notable viewpoint in Saudi Arabia on Spotwander.