Wadis · Makkah & Jeddah
Nakhla
وادي نخلة
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Moderate — wet rock, uneven ground Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, with close supervision near water Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Quick-dry clothes and shoes with grip. Modest swimwear at village pools. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 680 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- A dry channel is not a safe one. After rain anywhere upstream — including rain you cannot see, on high ground hours away — water can arrive fast, and in the south-west it does so most years.
- Do not camp on the bed of a wadi, however dry and however clear the sky.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 2 h 59 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 161 km
- 2 h 57 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 177 km
- 4 h 7 mfrom Taif · 283 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Most channels are dry most of the year. Where they are not, rain anywhere upstream is the thing to check before going in.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
place in Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q12250654
About & Sources Nakhla
Nakhla is a wadi in Makkah & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "place in Saudi Arabia". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Harrat Rahat, Khlais fortress and Miqat Al-Juhfah.
At a glance
- Wadis · Makkah & Jeddah
- place in Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nakhla?
Typically November–March for wadis. Most channels are dry most of the year. Where they are not, rain anywhere upstream is the thing to check before going in.
How long do I need at Nakhla?
2–4 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Nakhla?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Nakhla?
About 680 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Nakhla?
In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 22.4977, 39.8975 — near Harrat Rahat, Khlais fortress and Miqat Al-Juhfah.
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