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The Valleys in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are watercourses formed primarily during the rainy ages. Many of them are seasonal and are commonly referred to as valleys ( Wadis ) and ravines ( Shi‘ab ). They are distributed across all provinces of the Kingdom, although they are less common in the southern part of the Eastern Province and are absent in ar-Rub' al-Khali ( Empty Quarter ). Categories of valleys in Saudi Arabia The valleys in the Kingdom are divided into two groups: valleys wit...

Wadi al-Aqiq is one of the seasonal waterways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , located in Taif Governorate within Makkah Province , west of the Kingdom. It stands as one of the natural tourist attractions of the region. Wadi al-Aqiq trail in Taif Wadi al-Aqiq, which stretches over a distance of 115 km, traverses the lands of Taif Governorate within Makkah Province, flowing from the southwest to the northeast. Its source originates from al-Sayl al-Saghir and converges into the basin of al-Khobai...

Wadi Yalamlam is one of the seasonal watercourses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of the valleys in the Tihama Plain in western Saudi Arabia. It is located within the boundaries of Makkah al-Mukkaramah Province and is one of the steepest valleys after Wadi Duqah and Wadi Aitud. Length of Wadi Yalamlam The Wadi Yalamlam is a valley that runs for 110 km, passing to the south of Makkah al-Mukkaramah and containing the Miqat Yalamlam, a designated site for entering the state of ihram for H...

Wadi al-Rummah is one of the valleys in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it is one of its seasonal watercourses. It flows from Hurrat Khaybar and traverses seven governorates, ultimately poured into al-Thuwairat Sands south of al-Asyah Governorate. It extends within the geographic boundaries of Hail  and Qassim  Provinces. Features of Wadi al-Rummah Wadi al-Rummah is the longest seasonal watercourse in Saudi Arabia, with a length of up to 510 km. It was formed during wetter periods in the Arab...

Wadi al-Rummah, which spans a distance of about 1,000 km, is the longest valley in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is also the oldest valley in the Kingdom. Bisha Valley is the second-longest at 460 km, followed by al-Hamd Valley at 400 km. Wadi al-Rummah is located in the center of the Arabian Peninsula width-wise, as it stretches over a large area, crossing a dry desert from the outskirts of Medina in western Saudi Arabia. It flows from the foothills of nearby mountains and moves east to rea...

Valleys and Springs in ad-Disah are natural areas located in the ad-Disah Village, approximately two hundred km from Tabuk City , northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Three canyons converge here to form valleys known as Wadi ad-Disah , which is characterized by its numerous palm trees. Wadi ad-Disah combines mountainous terrains in the form of columns, which vary in height, with streams that originate from its mountains, flowing through the valley’s pathways. It has a mild climate throug...

Wadi Fatimah is a seasonal watercourse located within the borders of the Makkah Province in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This natural tourist attraction in Makkah Province is formed during the rainy seasons in the Arabian Peninsula. Overview of Wadi Fatimah The valley spans over 210 km and is situated within the Makkah Province. It passes through the provinces of Taif, al-Jumum, and Jeddah, running from east to west. Its origin is at the upper Sarat close to Taif, and it end...

Wadi al-Disah or Wadi Damah is one of the seasonal waterways in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located in al-Disah Village in Tabuk Province within the geographic scope of Prince Mohammad bin Salman Nature Reserve. Location of Wadi al-Disah It is located in Tabuk Province in al-Disah Village, which includes a diverse collection of terrains, making it a natural tourist attraction across the Kingdom. The valley is 125 km long and has several tributaries locally known as al-Di...

Wadi Hanifa is one of the seasonal water passageways in the middle of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located in Diriyah Governorate, Riyadh Province. It is one of the natural tourist attractions for the province's residents and the largest open park in the Kingdom. The valley is relatively short, being only 160 km long. It extends west of al-Uyaynah and flows from the north to the southeast with an average slope of 2.8 m. It pours in the sands of as-Sahba village in al-Kharj Governorat...