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How To Book The Best Edge of the World Tour From Riyadh!

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The Edge of the World, have you ever wondered what it would look like? Well, as it turns out, going on an Edge of the World Tour is one of the top things to do in Riyadh so when you visit Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, you can find out!

Riyadh is a huge sprawling city but it doesn’t take long to get out of the city, into the desert, and witness this Wonder of the World for yourself

There are many companies that offer Edge of the World Tours, so in this Riyadh travel blog, here is how to book the best Edge of the World Riyadh Tour , my Edge of the World Tour Review and things like what to wear to the Edge of the World as I don’t recommend you wear an Abaya!

Edge of the World Tour

How to get to the Edge of the World

I took a group tour to the Edge of the World in Riyadh, also known as  Jebel Fihrayn,  and I’m really pleased I did.

Not only was it easy to do seeing as I was travelling around Saudi Arabia independently as a solo female traveller and couldn’t get there on my own because there is no public transport to the Edge of the World but I met lots of nice people both from Riyadh and other countries on the tour!

If you’re wondering how to visit the Edge of the World, you can self-drive to the Edge of the World Riyadh because the main viewpoint is on the map, just search for Edge of the World on Google Maps , it is a bit risky because the majority of the journey is off-road and you’ll need a 4×4! That’s why I suggest you visit on a group tour from Riyadh!

If you want to visit the Edge of the World independently by hiring a 4×4, check our car rental prices in Riyadh here !

• More of my Riyadh posts to help you plan your stay in Riyadh:
• What To Wear in Saudi Arabia As a Foreign Woman!
• How To Get a Sim Card in Riyadh Airport!
• 16 Things To Do in Riyadh as a Tourist, but like a Local!
• Riyadh Travel Guide For Tourists to Saudi Arabia!

Second Edge of the World Saudi Arabia

Now, you might start seeing tours going to the ‘second edge of the world in Riyadh’ or hear about this place from locals.

I believe access got closed to the ‘main’ edge of the world which meant tour companies needed to visit another place in the area and that’s how tours to the second edge of the world started.

From my understanding, you can still go on a tour to the ‘original’ edge of the world , but if you want to mix it up a bit you can also go on a Second Edge of the World tour like this !

Tours in Riyadh to book to help you see the area with a group and guide:

Edge of the World Tour With Riyadh Hiking

It depends on which company you book your Edge of the World tour from Riyadh with (I have given information on the different companies and options below), but you will meet at a meeting point in Riyadh , usually in North Riyadh as the Edge of the World is North of Riyadh, meet your group, get in the bus and head into the desert!

The first part of the journey follows the road leading out of Riyadh but before you know it you’ll be off-roading through the sand !

Riyadh Hiking who I went to the Edge of the World with includes a stop at a Heritage Village on the way to the Edge of the World which will really enhance your experience and offer you a unique look into the history of Saudi which you may not get unless you plan to visit anywhere else in Riyadh!

Once you arrive at the Edge of the World Riyadh you’ll walk for 10 minutes from the parking area to the Edge, this is where you will see the 1000ft drop down into what used to be an ocean bed!

You will then walk up and down some rocks along the edge until you see the famous iconic viewpoint, also known as ‘Shawarma Mountain’ because well, it does look like 2 Shawarmas! Something I ate way too much of in Riyadh!

I found on my tour that we could walk as far as we wanted , we were guided up and down to the main viewpoints so we stood on top of Shawarma Mountain and then we could walk further down the track and rocks.

I loved this and enjoyed the walk, but if you don’t want to walk far you don’t have to as all of us that walked further had to walk back to the original stopping point anyway. This makes the Edge of the World Tour a good thing to do for all ages and abilities. 

If you are wanting to do an Edge of the World Tour with Children, I recommend doing one as like as the children can walk well on their own.

We got all of our Edge of the World photos and watched the sunset before heading back to the bus and then heading to the camp!

Edge of the World Tip: I’ll tell you now that there are no toilets from when you leave the meeting point in Riyadh until you get to the camp after sunset, so drink accordingly!

The Riyadh Hiking Camp is really nice with a tent for people to sit inside  and a big outdoor area with seats and a fire. Shisha was on offer for an extra price and there were fairly lights and Arabic music , it really felt like being in the Arabian Desert, and we were, except we were also only 1 hour from the huge city of Riyadh!

We had a BBQ dinner , and afterwards, between chatting with new friends, we got to go down inside a cave which was nothing special but it was something different, fun and unexpected.

Riyadh Hiking had quad bikes to play on and of course, we could dance if we wanted to, this is also why I loved that there were so many Saudis and people from nearby Arab countries as they were dancing and singing and it gave a really cultural feeling to me as someone who was visiting Saudi from the UK and hadn’t witnessed this before.

My Edge of the World Riyadh Review

I really loved visiting the Edge of the World on a day trip from Riyadh. We saw a lot more than I thought we would, I met some really nice people from Saudi and other countries. Everyone who went with Riyadh Hiking was so friendly and it was a great introduction to what Saudi Arabia is like outside of the city and how people there enjoy themselves!

If you are visiting Saudi as a foreign traveller, especially as a solo traveller, I would r ecommend doing this first on your Riyadh itinerary as you will be able to get local travel tips from Saudi locals to help with your trip to Riyadh!

Related Post: Riyadh is best seen like a local, here are my local things to do in Riyadh !

Best Edge of the World Tours

When it comes to how to book a trip to the Edge of the World, there are a few companies you can book with. As mentioned, I went with Riyadh Hiking as I had been recommended them by a friend.

Note that most Group Tours to the Edge of the World run on weekends only right now (that’s Friday and Saturday in the Gulf), maybe when Saudi gets more international visitors in the future, this will change.

Also, keep in mind that the schedule for tours will change depending on the time of the year . The best time of year to visit Saudi Arabia and Riyadh is during the Winter, late Autumn and early Spring due to the hot weather in the Summer. Tours will run more frequently during Winter .

Lastly, keep in mind that if you can’t be flexible about when a group tour runs which means the cost will be less pp, you will have to book a private tour to the Edge of the World in Saudi, however, if there is a group of you already, a private tour like this will be beneficial !

I found that the best way to find Edge of the World tour companies is via Instagram, you can DM  the companies on Instagram and find their websites on their profile.

Tours to Second Edge of the World:

• The Second Edge on Viator here – offering group and private tours
• Second Edge of the World Tour on Viator here – offering private tours

More Top Edge of the World Tour Companies:

1. riyadh hiking edge of the world.

Book on Viator here.

Riyadh Hiking’s Website . Riyadh Hiking’s Instagram.

2. Hikemania Club Edge of the World

Hikemania Club Website. Hikemania Club Instagram.

3. Ghazi Tours Edge of the World

Ghazi Tours Website . Ghazi Tours Instagram.

4. Haya Tours Edge of the World

Haya Tour Website. Haya Tour Instagram.

5. Horizons tours Riyadh

Horizons Tours Website.  Horizons Tours Instagram.

6. Private Tours to the Edge of the World Riyadh

Private Edge of the World Tour – Available all week.

Edge of the World Tour Price

Prices vary depending on the tour company and whether you go on a private tour or group tour.

Riyadh Hiking’s price for the Edge of the World is 250 – 300 SAR / £54.00 – £64.00 / $67.00 – $80.00USD / €60.00 – €73.00 per person depending on whether you pay by cash or by card in advance.

Private Tours bookable online here start at £80.00 pp. Some tours charge up to £300.00+ per person online for a private tour like this . 

If you are travelling Saudi Arabia on a budget, go on the weekend and book directly with the company!

Related Post: Saudi isn’t the cheapest country, but here are on tips on how to travel Saudi on a budget !

What to Wear to the Edge of the World?

You should wear shoes that are good for walking up and down rocks. Trainers with a good grip are best .

For the best Edge of the World clothing, I would recommend jeans, tracksuit bottoms or gym pants . In Saudi Arabia I always wore an Abaya because it is the culture, however,  I didn’t want to hike in an Abaya at the Edge of the World and hardly any women on my tour wore one either, including locals and Arab women, so I felt very comfortable without an Abaya.

Related Post: Here’s my guide to wearing an Abaya in Saudi Arabia as a foreign woman.

If you are visiting the Edge of the World in Winter, bring layers as it gets cold in Riyadh at night and even colder in the desert at night.

What to Pack for the Edge of the World?

Bring water with you for the start of the trip and snacks as you don’t eat until pretty late when the BBQ dinner is served.

If you want to SEE my trip to the Edge of the World, watch my YouTube video here !

I hope this post on the Edge of the World Tour has helped you decide to go!

• For more of my Saudi Arabia posts and posts from the region to plan your trip see:
• What to Wear in Saudi Arabia as a Foreign Female Tourist.
• 16 Things to do in Riyadh as a Tourist but like a Local!
• Visiting Madinah as a Non-Muslim.
• A Complete Tourists Guide to Old Jeddah / Al Balad Neighbourhood!
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Deborah Digby

Tuesday 24th of August 2021

Hi Ellie - thanks for all your great articles, especially the one on what to wear in Saudi as a female tourist. My husband is going to be based in Duba up on the Red Sea for a while on a contract and I plan to join him for some of the time. Just wondered if your travels in Saudi had taken you to Duba and if you had any info to share. Thanks v much, Deborah

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Hello Deborah, that’s great to hear and I’m glad my post on what to wear helped you! I don’t have any knowledge of Duba but I can imagine there will be quite a few expats around and therefore quite open as they are developing that area so much it seems! ?

Sunday 10th of January 2021

Hello thank you for these informations, they helped me a lot to organize a perfect trip to riyadh!

Tuesday 12th of January 2021

Good to hear!

How to Visit the Edge of the World in Riyadh (Complete Guide)

January 8, 2020.

You’ve probably already seen photos of Edge of the World near Riyadh. It’s one of the most famous sights in Saudi Arabia, and for good reason.

Watching the sunset from atop these massive cliffs towering above an endless desert was one of my favourite experiences during my 2.5 weeks travelling around Saudi Arabia .

Located only 90-kilometres outside of Riyadh, the place is perfect for a day-trip or an overnight camping trip from the city.

There is some confusing info out there on the internet about how to visit the Edge of the World, so in this comprehensive guide I’ll clear everything up for you. Let’s get right into it!

• 1.1 Self-driving
• 1.2 Hitchhiking
• 2.2 Camping
• 3.1 What time of day?
• 4 Edge of the World Safety
• 5 Edge of the World Tours
• 6 Edge of the World FAQ

How to get to the Edge of the World

Figuring out how to get to the Edge of the World is by far the most challenging part of visiting it. There is no public transportation out here, so your only options to visit are by driving yourself, hitchhiking, or joining a tour group.

Self-driving is by far the most convenient option if you’re able to rent a car.

Self-driving

There are two different routes that you can take to the Edge of the World, but both require that you first get to near the town of Al Uyaynah العيينة just outside of the city.

Acacia Valley Route

The first route passes through the Acacia Valley to reach the Edge of the World. There is a turnoff marked on Google Maps as “ Access to EOW ” at the start of this route. There is a brief section of well-paved road, and then you’ll reach another turnoff next to a dam.

The turnoff is typically blocked by a gate that is reportedly only open on Fridays and Saturdays, meaning that you can only visit the Edge of the World via this route on those days. I went on a Friday afternoon and there were quite a few people passing through the gate (many to go camping in the Acacia Valley).

When the gate is open, pass through it to enter the Acacia Valley. Continue following tracks (and the “road” on Google Maps) for about 45 minutes until you reach the end.

There are a number of sections where the track turns into soft gravel, and keeping up momentum here so that you don’t get stuck is very important. If you stop, you might not be able to get moving again.

Sadus Dam Route

This is a more northern route that apparently has less loose sand on it, making it easier for 2wd vehicles (I can’t confirm this though, let me know if you’ve driven it!).

It begins from the Sadus Dam which is marked on Google Maps and continues directly to the Edge of the World.

From what I know, there is no gate at the entrance to this route so it should be useable on any day of the week.

Edge of the World Map

Here is a map that I’ve put together with the two routes and major points of interest along each of them.

Hitchhiking

It is technically possible to hitchhike to the Edge of the World on a Friday, but it won’t be easy.

You should start around noon, and make your way to the “Access to EOW” location on Google Maps. From there, you’ll notice quite a few large jeeps and SUVs going by. These are all locals heading into the Acacia Valley to camp or visit the Edge of the World – ask them for a lift.

Getting out will be challenging unless you leave with whoever drove you in. Be sure to bring plenty of water and food in case you get stuck.

Park rangers do a round of the Acacia Valley shortly after sunset, so get their attention if you need help.

Remember to check out my complete  Saudi Arabia Travel Guide  for more help planning your trip!

Things to do at the Edge of the World

The best thing to do at the Edge of the world is to hang out and enjoy the epic views!

When you get there, follow the footpaths around for some incredible and dramatic scenery. You can even climb onto the famous “pillar” that you’ll see in a lot of photos from here.

It’s possible to hike down to the bottom of the cliffs if you follow the path from the main parking area. Depending on your fitness, I would guess that this is roughly a 2-hour round-trip. Bring plenty of water, as there is absolutely nothing down there!

You can also hike along the top of the cliffs for more unique views. It’s easy to get away from the small number of other people here.

The Acacia Valley is PERFECT for camping! It’s a valley, so there isn’t too much wind, there are trees and plenty of nice spots to set up camp.

Camping here is allowed, although you may get a visit from a park ranger shortly after sunset asking if everything is ok.

If you camp here, remember to follow leave no trace principles !

When to visit the Edge of the World

The Edge of the World can be visited year-round, but winter is definitely the best time to visit .

Summer temperatures can reach above 50°C, meaning that hiking is impossible, and even standing around the shade-less viewpoints will feel like you’re in an oven.

Autumn and spring should be bearable as long as you don’t visit in the middle of the day.

In winter, temperatures are very comfortable (around 20°C during the day) and can even get a bit chilly at night. This weather is perfect for camping!

What time of day?

I recommend arriving at the Edge of the World an hour or two before sunset. The light at this time of day is amazing, it turns the pale cliffs into a gorgeous orange colour. You’ll have trouble putting down your camera.

Mid-day is also okay, but you won’t have quite as dramatic light on the cliffs.

I’m not so sure about sunrise – I think that the cliffs will be in a shadow for a while until the sun gets high enough, so I don’t know if I’d bother waking up early for this place.

Edge of the World Safety

I felt that I should add this section, as I saw some dangerous stuff going on during my visit.

Most of the dangerous things I witnessed revolved around people posing for photos at the edge of the massive cliffs and slipping while climbing down rocks.

To stay safe at the Edge of the World,  please don’t stand right at the edge of the cliff. Your photos will still look good if you stand a few feet away from it.

Wear proper footwear, and mind your step. There’s a lot of loose rock here and people wearing sandals were often slipping (and falling onto other people). This is very dangerous, and I had to start walking away from people as I didn’t want someone falling on top of me.

Just be careful – someone has fallen to their death here before.

Edge of the World Tours

There are a few different tour operators that operate trips to the Edge of the World, but I’d only use them as a last resort. They tend to charge more money than it would cost for you to rent a car and go at your own pace.

Here are some of the companies I looked into that offer tours:

• Ghazi Tours – 300 to 450 SAR
• Riyadh Hiking – 250 /  300 SAR (Fr/Sa)

Edge of the World FAQ

These were a few of the things I was wondering when I was planning my visit to the Edge of the World:

Is there cell reception at the Edge of the World?

There is reportedly some 2G STC reception at the Edge of the World, but with my Zain SIM card, I only got the odd signal from the valley below the cliffs. Don’t count on being able to do any internet browsing while here.

Do you need a 4-wd to get to the Edge of the World?

No, you don’t  need a 4-wd vehicle to get there, but it will certainly make your life a lot easier.

I did the drive in a tiny Hyundai Accent via the Acacia Valley route, and it was quite difficult at some points. I had to be very careful with my momentum so that I didn’t get stuck in the gravel, and at certain points, there were large bumps that probably weren’t good for the vehicle.

Even a 2-wd SUV would fare much better, the low bottom of my car was what really caused me issues.

If you attempt this drive with a 2-wd, don’t blame me if you do get stuck!

It is a good idea to drive with at least one other vehicle if you can, in case one of you gets stuck.

Water/food places nearby?

I’d recommend bringing plenty of food and water from Riyadh. There isn’t much in the small towns en route, and after you’ve left the paved road there is no way to get any more water or food.

I hope this post has helped you plan your trip to the Edge of the World! Let me know how it goes, and be sure to comment with any questions that you may have. I’ll be keeping this article as up-to-date as possible.

Looking for more Saudi Arabia content? Check out my other posts:

• Saudi Arabia Travel Guide
• Farasan Islands: How to Visit Saudi Arabia’s Island Paradise
• Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa Guide

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19 thoughts on “ How to Visit the Edge of the World in Riyadh (Complete Guide) ”

well written!

Well described

Thank you! Hope it helps 🙂

This is concise and very informative stuff. This really helps with my planning to Edge of the World. Many thanks.

Happy to help! Let me know if you have any questions 🙂

If its not safe to drive a 2wd, is it possible to trek or hike this non safe distance?

It is possible, although you should definitely take a look at some maps to get an idea of the distance. Being sure to bring enough water will be the most important thing, as it can get super hot out there and there are no water sources nearby.

is it safe there id having overnight camping? thanks

Yep! It’s perfectly safe to camp there. Just bring some warm clothes, it can still get chilly in the desert at night 🙂

Nice point to point guidance and clarifications. Thanks a lot

Great article.

I have a question, can my 10 year old son safe go with me?

Hey Dennis,

There isn’t anything dangerous about visiting the Edge of the World. Just be sure to be careful near the edge itself (don’t go too close), and bring plenty of water and food incase of a car breakdown out in the desert.

Enjoy your trip!

Thank you for this info. It would really help me drive there on my own. Can’t wait to see the place.

Great stuff, thanks

You have described it in very well manner while reading your article I imagined I’m driving on same roads, and I don’t need google map to help me. Thanks dear for sharing valuable article with us.

Our visit with Riyadh trips with the tour guide Obaid was really a wonderful trip where we visited the bat cave and enjoyed good food and visited the bat cave Prices 300 including dinner and snack

Thank you so much for this article! I took the road by the dam and there was no gate so you can truly go anytime. I went today October 4th and there was literally not one other person or soul anywhere to be found or seen. I definitely say you need a car that is higher up – four-wheel you might be fine without but there are so many deep potholes – a normal car would not survive! I rented big SUV just for this trip because the tours kept cancelling on me

Do NOT take the advice of going via the second (Sadus Dam) route without a high 4WD drive car. We tried it with a KIA Sportage 2WD and it was not possible, we had major issues along the way and had to go back around 2/3 of the way there. The comment about it being easier for 2WD is not true, we met locals who all said it’s the opposite – the Sadus Dam is the more difficult route.

You described things very nicely. Really Interesting

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Edge of the World Tour From Riyadh

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Experience the most magnificent landscape scenery of Saudi Arabia with our exclusive Edge of the world tour from Riyadh. Taking you to the mind-blowing geological wonder of Jebel Fihrayn, we’ll deliver you a desert landscape exploration tour that you will cherish for life.

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On the way to one of the most famous natural wonders of the Riyadh region, you will visit the restored traditional village of Sadous which is built in the Najdi style of architecture.

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Edge Of The World Tour

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Approx. 7-8 hours

Pickup Time:

8:00 am – we can change the time to suit you.

Tour Highlights:

Original Edge of the world Riyadh.

Tour Prices:

Your Tour leader/driver will be awaiting you. They will be holding a sign of your name, You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.

From the moment your tour starts, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, your tour leader will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.

Drive to Edge of the world Riyadh also known as Jabal Fihrayn is 120 Km from Riyadh. Standing atop the 1,000-foot high escarpment at Jabal Fihrayn, you find stretching before you an uninterrupted view of the horizon in all directions, leaving you with the impression that you are, indeed, standing at the very edge of the world. The effect on one’s body and mind and soul is exhilarating.

These cliffs rise dramatically from the desert, stretching toward the sky like a great natural wall. When you stand atop them and look toward the horizon, you have a prime view of the sky as it seems to melt into the barren earth.

(Optional) your tour leader can recommend for you lovely restaurant to have your Lunch.

The Edge of the World Saudi Arabia ( Jebel Fihrayn ) is an unexpected and dramatic geological wonder in the rocky desert northwest of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The site earned its nickname because from atop the escarpment, you have an uninterrupted view of the horizon.

It’s part of the much longer Tuwaiq Escarpment, and drops down 1,000 feet into an ancient ocean bed. While standing on the cliffs, you’ll spot dried rivers weaving across the land, and see camels moving far below. These camels and their herders are following a well-trodden path, as an ancient caravan route once passed within its shadow. 

Travel in comfort back to your hotel, Riyadh has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you.

Edge of the world Riyadh Includes:

• Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned van from your hotel in Riyadh
• English speaking tour leader/driver.
• Entrance fees
• All Service charges and taxes

Second Edge Of The World Tour

Second Edge of the world Riyadh.

Start your tour with the Second Edge of the World is an exciting excursion from Riyadh. Drive Tuwaiq mountain, While standing on the cliffs, you’ll spot dried rivers weaving across the land, and see camels moving far below. These camels and their herders are following a well-trodden path, as an ancient caravan route once passed within its shadow. 

You can enjoy walking on old camel tracks which are always very fascinating.

(Optional) your tour leader can recommend for you a lovely restaurant to have your Lunch.

Second   Edge of the world Riyadh Includes:

The Edge of the World Tour from Riyadh

The Edge fo the World (Jebel Fihrayn) is one of the most popular spots in Saudi Arabia, along with Madein Saleh in Al’Ula. I can honestly say that it’s a big rival to the Grand Canyon, if not better as there aren’t any cheesy tourist facilities there.

Just an hour from Riyadh, these rocks drop down 1,000 feet into an ancient ocean bed.

I knew I wanted to go there, but as tourism is still brand new to Saudi, your traditional tourist companies don’t exist yet and if they do their websites don’t exist or aren’t in English.

What doesn’t mean you won’t meet other tourists there. Tourism really exploded in Saudi since they started issuing tourist visas , so you might hike around the Edge of the World with other visitors.

Public transportation in Riyadh is pretty much non-existent, as they’re still in the process of building Metro. Naturally, you cannot reach the Edge of the World by public transport.

While Uber works great, no one will bring you to the Edge of the World as it’s simply too far and at some point, there are only dirt roads or no roads at all.

That said, you only have two options to visit the Edge of the World: rent a car and drive on your own, or find a tour that will take you there.

1. Self-Drive to the Edge of the World

I was close to renting a car and self-driving to the Edge of the World. It’s totally legal for women to rent a car and drive themselves, but it doesn’t mean that you’ll see many solo travelers traveling there.

I drove by myself around Jordan before, which brought me a few strange stares from locals and laughs from the Bedouins. Even my Jordanian friends were surprised I drove myself but frankly, I had no issues there and would recommend renting a car in Jordan .

But, everything I read said that I’ll need a 4×4 because it’s easy to get stuck. While it’s technically possible to do it with a regular car I decided it probably isn’t the best idea to head to the desert alone without someone who knows the way.

Especially considering the fact that there were absolutely no signs, roads end at some point and you’ll be without a signal for a significant portion of time.

2. Finding a Tour to the Edge of the World

The only tour companies I was able to find I have through Instagram, but most of them offered group tours only on specific days (mostly on weekends) and none of the dates suited me.

Tours I was able to find a good tour on Viator , but it was over $600 it was private. If you’re traveling in a group or want to spend more on a private tour this might be an option. Especially if you’re a photographer – more on this further down.

I knew there was a great tour with Four Seasons that also stops at Ad’Diriyah, but their customer service really threw me off. I called and emailed multiple times and no one bothered to reply.

In the end, I was able to arrange my tour with Ghazi Tours and I can recommend them. They offer both private and group tours – I joined one of their group tours for 300 SAR (about $90).

My Trip to the Edge of the World from Riyadh

No company will bring you to the Edge of the World in the middle of the day, as it’s way too hot and sunny. Tours to the Edge of the World tend to either start at 6am or 2pm. If you decide to join a group trip it’s mostly going to be the afternoon option.

The tour starts with a drive out of Riyadh with a quick pit stop at an oasis full of palm trees. Group tours will consist of a convoy of a few cars, but by the time yo get to the desert every car pretty much does its own thing.

My driver was very experienced, so we had a desert roller coaster ride which was a lot of fun. The only other place I was able to experience something like this was Tunisia .

One thing I wish that was different with my tour was leaving early in the morning, not in the afternoon as we had a bit of a delay and missed most of the light.

Most people prefer to hike around when it’s later and cooler, but if you’re a photographer, you might want to do a private sunrise tour.

Quite frankly, while everyone enjoyed my tour I had about 5 minutes of sunset to enjoy and another 5 minutes of post-sunset decent light, so I ran around like a crazy person and still didn’t get any spectacular shots. I could have easily spent a few hours there, so I wish the tour wasn’t so late.

The tour finished with riding on top of the car looking at the stars and dinner in the middle of the desert. I got back to my hotel at about 11 PM.

What to Wear for a Trip to the Edge of the World

Don’t wear traditional Saudi clothing. I had a man in my group who did and he regretted his decision immensely.

It’s a hiking ground with rocks and no trails, so if you’re wearing something long you simply won’t be comfortable.

As a woman:

As it’s a trip to the middle of nowhere you can really whatever you like. However, I wouldn’t go with short shorts and other non-lose clothing – it’s not California 😉

As I traveled with Saudi women I wore my abaya most of the time, but removed it for a few photos and also as it was easier to hike without it.

I did it purely out of respect towards local women. The organizers told me that I’m free to remove it anytime if I feel like it.

While I’m comfortable hiking in dresses, many women would probably prefer to wear pants. Either way, comfortable and preferable closed-toe shoes are a must because there are no trails and everything you walk on is quite rocky.

Any questions about the Edge of the World? If you’re looking for more info on visiting Saudi Arabia, check out my other post .

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Wednesday 14th of February 2024

Can I get information on the tour company you used for your tour?

AnnaEverywhere

Check out their website and email them :)

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Sunday 12th of January 2020

wow nice photos, i miss this place so much

Dave - Baldpacker

Wednesday 18th of December 2019

Cool trip and photos! Reminds me of the bigger Wadis near where I used to live in Yemen.

Renates Reiser

Sunday 15th of December 2019

This looks great! Thank you for the tips and information. I am thinking of going there in February myself, but I am still a little apprehensive about doing it solo. But the more I read, the better (and safer) it sounds! :) You didn't happen to visit the village Ushaiger, by any chance?

More than 1,300 people died during Hajj, many of them after walking in the scorching heat

CAIRO — More than 1,300 people died during  this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia  as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, Saudi authorities announced Sunday.

Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel said that 83% of the 1,301 fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances in soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of  Mecca .

Speaking with the state-owned Al Ekhbariya TV, the minister said 95 pilgrims were being treated in hospitals, some of whom were airlifted for treatment in the capital, Riyadh. He said the identification process was delayed because there were no identification documents with many of the dead pilgrims.

He said the dead were buried in Mecca, without giving a breakdown.

Egypt has revoked the licenses of 16 travel agencies that helped unauthorized pilgrims travel to Saudi Arabia, authorities said.

Saudi authorities cracked down on unauthorized pilgrims, expelling tens of thousands of people. But many, mostly Egyptians, managed to reach holy sites in and around Mecca, some on foot. Unlike authorized pilgrims, they had no hotels to return to to escape the scorching heat.

In a statement Saturday, Egypt’s government said the 16 travel agencies failed to provide adequate services for pilgrims. It said these agencies illegally facilitated the travel of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia using visas that don’t allow holders to travel to Mecca.

The government also said officials from the companies have been referred to the public prosecutor for investigation.

According to the state-owned Al-Ahram daily, some travel agencies and Hajj trip operators sold Saudi tourist visas to Egyptian Hajj hopefuls, violating Saudi regulations which require exclusive visas for pilgrims. Those agencies left pilgrims in limbo in Mecca and the holy sites in scorching heat, the newspaper said.

The fatalities also included 165 pilgrims from Indonesia, 98 from India and dozens more from Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Malaysia, according to an Associated Press tally. Two U.S. citizens were also reported dead.

The AP could not independently confirm the causes of death, but some countries like Jordan and Tunisia blamed the soaring heat. AP journalists saw pilgrims fainting from the scorching heat, especially on the second and third days of the Hajj. Some vomited and collapsed.

Historically, deaths are not uncommon at the Hajj, which has seen at times over 2 million people travel to Saudi Arabia for a five-day pilgrimage. The pilgrimage’s history has also seen deadly stampedes and epidemics.

But this year’s tally was unusually high, suggesting exceptional circumstances.

In 2015 a stampede in Mina killed over 2,400 pilgrims , the deadliest incident ever to strike the pilgrimage, according to an AP count. Saudi Arabia has never acknowledged the full toll of the stampede.  A separate crane collapse at Mecca’s Grand Mosque  earlier the same year killed 111.

The second-deadliest incident at the Hajj was a 1990 stampede that killed 1,426 people.

During this year’s Hajj period, daily high temperatures ranged between 117 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit (46 to 49 degrees Celsius) in Mecca and sacred sites in and around the city, according to the Saudi National Center for Meteorology. Some people fainted while trying to perform the  symbolic stoning of the devil .

The Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. More than 1.83 million Muslims performed the Hajj in 2024, including more than 1.6 million from 22 countries, and around 222,000 Saudi citizens and residents, according to the Saudi Hajj authorities.

Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on crowd control and safety measures for those attending the annual five-day pilgrimage, but the sheer number of participants makes it difficult to ensure their safety.

Climate change could make the risk even greater. A 2019 study by experts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that even if the world succeeds in mitigating the worst effects of climate change, the Hajj would be held in temperatures exceeding an “extreme danger threshold” from 2047 to 2052, and from 2079 to 2086.

Islam follows a lunar calendar, so the Hajj comes around 11 days earlier each year. By 2029, the Hajj will occur in April, and for several years after that it will fall in the winter, when temperatures are milder.

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During the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, one of the most important events on the Muslim calendar, at least 450 people died under a scorching sun as they prayed at sacred sites around the holy city of Mecca.

Amid maximum temperatures that ranged from 108 Fahrenheit to 120, according to preliminary data, and throngs of people, many passed out and needed medical care. The pilgrims, some who have saved their whole lives for the hajj, spend days walking and sleeping in tents during their journey to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims. The hajj is one of Islam’s five pillars, and all Muslims who are physically and financially able are obliged to embark on the pilgrimage.

Indonesia has so far reported the most deaths, 199, and India has reported 98. The countries said at this point that they could not be sure that heat was the cause of all the deaths, though, relatives of the missing and dead and tour operators have said the heat was at least a contributing factor.

The number of dead is expected to rise as neither Saudi Arabia nor Egypt, where many pilgrims come from, have released death tolls for their citizens.

Egypt is alarmed enough that it has set up crisis centers to receive distress calls and coordinate the government’s response as families brace for a high death toll as many people have been reported missing.

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This year, more than 1.8 million Muslims traveled to Mecca, 1.6 million of them from outside Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi General Authority for Statistics .

Many complained that there were not enough cooling stations or water for all the pilgrims, and there were early reports that part of the problem was that many people did not officially register for the pilgrimage, possibly to avoid the steep costs of hajj package tours.

Many of the pilgrims are older people who have spent years saving up to travel to the holy city. In the days before and during the holy period of Eid al-Adha, pilgrims visit several holy sites, including circling the Kaaba, and praying on Mount Arafat.

On a hajj Facebook group with more than 900,000 members, Egyptians posted appeals for their missing relatives. In one, a woman left a message for her mother: “Mom, It’s me Rabab. I’ll wait for you outside King Khaled’s Bridge … Please see this post. I am dying for you. You’re the light of my eyes.”

Other countries reporting death tolls include Jordan, Tunisia and Pakistan.

Jordan’s foreign ministry said 75 pilgrims had died “as a result of the intense heat wave.”

Tunisia’s minister of Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Chaibi, said that 49 Tunisians had died. He said that number was expected to rise as the number of pilgrims traveling on tourist visas became more clear, according to Tunisia’s state-run news agency.

One Egyptian tour operator said that because of increasing fees for hajj package tours, as well as the devaluation of the Egyptian pound, many pilgrims opted for tourist visas, which had burdened the facilities set up in Mecca and the surrounding holy sites.

The man, who spoke from Mecca, described severe conditions for unregistered pilgrims. Speaking on the condition of anonymity because of security concerns, he said unregistered pilgrims had no tents and were exposed to extreme heat. He said there were too few buses, so many pilgrims walked distances of more than 12 miles.

Hind Hassan, from Egypt, said her aunt Safa Tawab died during the hajj and that the tour company that arranged her trip hid the news until the family found her name on a list of the deceased published online.

A friend who had accompanied Ms. Tawab, 55, told the family that the pilgrimage was like “walking in the road of death because of the heat and the lack of water,” Ms. Hassan said.

Mahmoud Qassem, a member of Egypt’s Parliament, blamed dubious tour operators for “the exposure of Egyptian pilgrims to deception and fraud by tourism companies,” calling for a police investigation.

The hajj has been the site of several tragedies, including a stampede in 2015 that killed more than 2,200 people . In recent years, with rising temperature, many pilgrims have also succumbed to heat stress .

Islamic Relief, a global aid agency based in London, has warned about the impact of climate change on the hajj since 2019.

“Should the world’s emissions continue in a business-as-usual scenario, temperatures in Mecca will rise to levels that the human body cannot cope with,” Shahin Ashraf, the organization’s head of global advocacy, said in an emailed statement on Friday.

In Pakistan, which has lost at least 35 people, according to official figures, mourners gathered to honor their dead. Dozens of people in Chaman, a city in Balochistan Province along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan, offered condolences outside the house of Abdul Bari Kakar. Mr. Kakar, 49, ran a gas cylinder shop and had saved up for months to make what was his third trip, his relatives said.

He chose to go “to pray for his grandfather who passed away years ago,” his son, Sardar Wali, said.

“We are saddened by his death,” he said, “but he was fortunate to have died in the holy land.”

Hager Elhakeem contributed reporting from Luxor, Egypt, Christina Goldbaum and Zia ur-Rehman contributed from Pakistan, Muktita Suhartono from Indonesia and Judson Jones reported from Atlanta.

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Why the concept of the Saudi Arabia-funded boxing league is great in theory, skepticism remains high

Having one unified face to the sport, similar to ufc, would make things a lot easier for fans, convincing promoters of it is another major hurdle to climb.

A little more than a week removed from the reporting of news that threatens to dramatically alter the immediate future of boxing's global landscape, the reaction from most within the industry continues to be split. 

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia's public investment fund, which has already dominated boxing headlines over the past year due to its massive financial commitment to the heavyweight division, is reportedly in discussions with nearly every major promoter about a deal valued between $4-5 billion that would combine stakeholders into a league beginning in 2025, according to Reuters.

If the news sounds too good to be true, many in boxing have spent the last eight days debating that exact question. Not only does Saudi Arabia and the chairman of its entertainment authority, Turki Alalshikh, appear very serious, they have a seemingly endless supply of funds aimed at giving every boxing fan its very own impossible dream come true.

For those who have lived the endless frustration of following or covering a sport with such incredible highs and such routine lows, all amid a constant and hectic state of disorganization, the idea of a "boxing Santa Claus" like Alalshikh swooping in to deliver each and every gift on your wish list couldn't come soon enough. Not only does it have the potential to legitimize the sport from the standpoint of organization and presentation, the fact that boxers are lined up to benefit the most from the record-high purses associated with Saudi Arabia's involvement is hard to deny.  

Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" program, fueled by the commitment of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, has also seen the country spend billions of dollars in various entertainment forums as a way to change the culture of its youth, boost tourism and lessen the nation's dependence upon oil. All of which have been looked at as positive developments for a nation so synonymous with human rights abuses and the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. 

It should come as no surprise that the latter has played a big part in boxing's hesitancy to sign away its future to such a controversial entity, even though the sport has a history in doing just that throughout previous eras when everyone from the mafia to notorious promoter Don King sought to attain a similar level of monopolistic control. 

For a sport so used to seeing its power players unable to agree upon a lunch order, let alone come to even terms on a plan to further the long term financial health of all those involved, there also remains a high level of skepticism. That doesn't even begin to get into whether any of this is even legal given such regulatory advancements like the Professional Boxing Reform Act (1996) and the Muhammad Ali Expansion Act (2000). 

There are also those who, rightfully, fear whether Saudi Arabia's involvement with the sport at this dedicated of a financial level is only temporary and that, once boxing outlives its purpose of advancing (and legitimizing) the nation's political agendas, things will only return to the default, "wild, wild west" chaos it has become known for. 

But this is still prizefighting, at the end of the day, and it's still a sport built upon the premise of violently forcing your opponent into submission, whether verbal or of the unconscious variety. And Saudi Arabia offers not only an unthinkable level of cash to dictate exactly how the future is going to go but seemingly do have a responsible plan on how it will get there, which is to say that this doesn't feel anything like a fly-by-night proposal. 

Heavy research has been done, holes in the business have been identified and solutions on how to get there seem to actively be in discussion. Alalshikh also appears to have a major passion in giving fans everything they have dreamed of while making sure each of the fighters are well compensated, promoted and treated, overall. 

The answers surrounding whether this will actually work, however, are as difficult to fully define as the questions of whether this should even be an option. Boxing's combat brethren of MMA, for example, has regularly dealt with the fallout of UFC's iron-clad control over the industry, which has meant huge fights for fans and year-over-year financial records, but chronically underpaid fighters and the death of any legitimate competitors (thus crippling the idea of true free agency).

Even though Saudi Arabia, if anything, has overpaid boxers in comparison to the issues plaguing elite MMA fighters, it still begs the question whether one entity having so much control is ever actually a good thing. Or, whether all of boxing's leading promoters, many of which have exclusive American broadcasting deals, will actually take the bait and essentially sign over control of their biggest assets. 

The idea of Alalshikh finally putting a ring on boxing's unwed finger sounds romantic enough and surely long overdue. But here's to wondering whether an "engagement period," of sorts, might be the better answer to try and figure out just how feasible a marriage like this can actually be. 

The middle ground, in this case, would be cooperation across the sport on the highest level, with Saudi Arabia fronting the funds and organizing the terms, not for a league but a series of major annual events that would rival what the term "major" already means for similar individual pro sports like golf, tennis and horse racing. 

A perfect world could exist where each of boxing's biggest promoters carries on business as usual for most of the calendar year, thus allowing it to still fulfill the minimum demands of each broadcasting output deal. But for four or five events per year -- the exact number is largely arbitrary -- Saudi Arabia could be on the forefront of presenting the kind of stacked and must-see pay-per-view cards that give the feel each quarter like this is the very best that the sport has to offer. 

Which television and streaming outlets would have exclusive authority to broadcast said "major" events could rotate similar to how the NFL's television package alternates who gets the Super Bowl. And with no hurdles in the way of boxing making the biggest fights possible and the money in place to guarantee such a development takes place, the ceiling to which how far the sport could actually grow would be immeasurable. 

Boxing has long needed an adult in the room to forge some level of professional structure to a sport with such low barriers of entry and such equally high lust for the next big payday. But until the sport's power players can prove that such a union could actually work, Saudi Arabia might be advised to start slow and patiently build its way toward the idea of one singular entity rather than try and make a promise that this polarizing and flawed sport is unable (or still yet unwilling) to actually pull off. 

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'They saved their whole lives for this': American woman's heartbreak as parents die on Hajj

S aida Wurie said it was her parents' lifelong dream to participate in Hajj, the religious pilgrimage that brings Muslims from around the world to Saudi Arabia each year.

They'd spent $23,000 in total for an all-inclusive travel package through a tour company registered in the state of Maryland, Wurie said, adding "They saved their whole lives for this."

But what was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime turned tragic this week, when Wurie learned that her mother Isatu Tejan Wurie, 65, and father Alieu Dausy Wurie, 71, were among the hundreds of pilgrims who have died during the extreme temperatures that have gripped the Persian Gulf country. More than 500 have been confirmed dead while there are fears that number is well above a thousand.

The Wuries were American citizens from Bowie, Maryland. Mrs. Wurie had recently retired as a head nurse at Kaiser Permanente in Prince George's County, her daughter told CNN.

Speaking to CNN's Fredricka Whitfield on Saturday, Wurie said she had been in close contact with her parents while they were in Saudi Arabia via a family group chat. It was in that chat, she said, that she learned that the tour company did not provide the proper transportation or credentials needed to participate in the pilgrimage. The group her parents were traveling with, which included up to 100 fellow pilgrims, lacked sufficient food and supplies for the five-to-six-day journey that is a pillar of Islam, she said.

Wurie believes her parents were not "properly prepared" for the trip by the tour operator and "did not receive what they paid for" from the company. CNN has reached out to the tour company for comment.

She last heard from her parents on Saturday, June 15, when her mother messaged that they had already been waiting for transportation for hours to take them to Mount Arafat. She believes they were located in Mina at the time. The couple ultimately opted to walk instead and sent a message to their daughter after they had been walking for over two hours.

The couple then joined fellow pilgrims and others in their tour group on Mount Arafat, where they were gathering to pray and reflect on the holy site. A man on their tour group contacted Saida Wurie to say that her parents had gone missing on Mount Arafat, after her father said that he could not continue on the journey and stopped for a break along the way. The man had continued to the top of Mount Arafat but could not find the couple upon his descent.

Wurie received death notifications from the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah, which had obtained them from the Saudi Interior Ministry, saying her parents had died of "natural causes" on June 15. She was later advised by someone at the U.S. Embassy that heat stroke would be considered a natural cause.

The Consulate General's Office told her that her parents had already been buried, but have been unable to tell her exactly where.

Now, Saida and her brothers are doing everything they can to get answers and find their parents' burial place.

"We did ask the Saudi government to hold the bodies in order for us to travel to Saudi Arabia to at least give them the proper burial with children being present and to be able to identify the bodies," she told Whitfield. "Unfortunately, they have already been buried."

⁠She would like American diplomats to meet her and her siblings on the ground when they arrive to assist them in finding where their parents are buried and collecting their belongings since she does not know Arabic and is not familiar with the area. As of Saturday, diplomats have not committed to meeting them in person in Saudi Arabia, she said.

The U.S. State Department confirmed there had been "deaths of multiple U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia," but declined to comment on any specifics around the Wurie family.

Extreme heat has been named as a main factor behind the hundreds of deaths and injuries reported this year during the Hajj. Mecca, the holy city that is central for Hajj pilgrims, saw temperatures soar to a record-setting 125 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday.

High temperatures for this year's gathering had been expected, with the Saudi army deploying more than 1,600 personnel with medical units and 30 rapid response teams specifically for heatstroke. Another 5,000 health and first aid volunteers were also on duty.

But CNN has spoken to other Hajj pilgrims who said the preparations weren't enough, with one describing seeing fellow worshipers lose consciousness and walking past bodies covered in white cloths.

The exact death toll remains unclear and is expected to rise, as countries around the world have been independently announcing the deaths of their nationals.

Concern over improper tour groups has also grown. Egypt announced it was revoking the licenses of 16 travel agencies that organize Hajj trips on Saturday, according to the state-run news agency Ahram Online.

This isn't the first time hundreds of pilgrims have died while traveling for the Hajj, which this year attracted more than 1.8 million people. In 2015 more than 700 people were killed during a stampede in the Saudi Arabian city of Mina, just outside of Mecca. In 2006, 363 people were killed during a stampede at the site where pilgrims gathered to participate in the 'stoning of the devil' ritual in Mina. Last year, more than 200 people died.

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