Roadside gravity-hill valley and desert scenery about 30 minutes from Madinah.
Wadi Al-Jinn, also known as Wadi Al Baida, is a valley roughly 30 km northwest of Madinah, best known for a gravity-hill stretch of road. A regional magazine gives 30 to 45 minutes each way through Madinah National Park and past dunes and rock formations. It is an easy half-day outing with no entry fee found and no public transport, so visitors use ride-hail cars or a taxi with a waiting time. Sources disagree on the direction from the city, so the pin is the Wikipedia coordinate. Dress modestly, bring water, keep off the carriageway and avoid the wadi after rain. In an emergency dial 911 (unified emergency number) or 997 for a Saudi Red Crescent ambulance.
| Distance | About 30 km northwest (sources disagree on direction) |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 30 to 45 minutes each way |
| Getting there | Uber, Careem or taxi; hired car for a half-day with waiting time |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Wadi Al Baida, northwest of Madinah, Saudi Arabia |
How to get there
- Mode
- Uber or Careem (return with waiting time)
- Cost
- Agree in advance; SAR 100-200 (~$27-53, estimate)
- Frequency
- On demand
- Mode
- Hired car with driver (half day)
- Cost
- SAR 150-300 (~$40-80, estimate)
- Frequency
- On demand
Location
Wadi Al Baida, northwest of Madinah, Saudi Arabia
24.7228, 39.4444 View on map
Highlights
- Gravity-hill road where cars appear to roll uphill
- Madinah National Park dunes and rock formations
- Short half-day trip
- Late-afternoon photography
Tips for visiting
- Go late afternoon in the cool season.
- Arrange a driver who will wait.
- Stay off the carriageway.
- Avoid the wadi in rain.
- Bring water.
- Dress modestly.
When to visit
Late afternoon from November to March.
Accessibility
Reached by car with short walks on sand and gravel.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it?
About 30 km, 30 to 45 minutes.
Is there an entry fee?
None was found.
How do visitors get there?
By ride-hail or taxi; no public bus.
Is it safe?
Yes with care on the road; avoid flash-flood risk.