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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Wadi Al-Disah

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 87 2026
Wadi Al-Disah

Red sandstone cliffs up to 400 meters high rise over a valley with a year-round stream and palms on its floor. Visitors drive in 4x4s, hire local jeeps at the entrance, or walk the valley floor.

Highlights

  • Red sandstone cliffs and pillars
  • Year-round stream along the floor
  • Palm groves and reeds

Good to know

  • Entry free, local jeep drivers charge 100-300 SAR
  • 4x4 needed for the road, walking possible
  • Cooler months recommended, roughly November to March

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