Notable lake · Northern Borders Province, Saudi Arabia

Ghadir al Makhtam

غدير المخطم

Ghadir al Makhtam is a lake in Northern Borders Province, Saudi Arabia.

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Ghadir al Makhtam: 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 lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Ghadir al Makhtam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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 Ghadir al Makhtam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.18583, 40.76034. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Ghadir al Makhtam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ghadir al Makhtam?

    Nearby: Sihliyat ash Shazi (viewpoint, 5 km), Sha`ib Habin al Makhtum (viewpoint, 8 km), Wadi Shazi Hamir (viewpoint, 10 km), Rijlat al Qulayyib (viewpoint, 12 km), Rijlat Umm Buraymil (viewpoint, 15 km), Sha`ib al Uwaysit (viewpoint, 15 km).

    Is Ghadir al Makhtam worth visiting?

    Ghadir al Makhtam is listed as a notable lake in Saudi Arabia on Spotwander.