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Al Qurayyat
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💡 Tips
- Visit the olive farms during the harvest season to get the freshest products.
- The local market is best visited in the early morning hours when temperatures are still mild.
- When buying salt at the market, look for the unrefined local varieties the city is famous for.
- Renting a car is the most practical option for exploring the vast agricultural areas in the surroundings.
🍽 Food
Taste various olive varieties and fresh olive oil directly from producers or at agricultural shops.
Look for traditional restaurants in the city center serving this spiced rice and meat dish.
Fresh dates are plentiful in local markets and make for an excellent snack.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The locally extracted salt is a unique souvenir you can find in the central markets.
Buy high-quality, locally pressed olive oil directly from shops around the farming areas.
Take a relaxing walk through the agricultural outskirts where date palms provide shade.
Visit the public green spaces in the evening hours when locals gather to unwind.
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Al-Qurayyat is a city in northern Saudi Arabia, in the Al-Jawf province, in the immediate vicinity of the Jordanian border. The city's name means 'the villages', suggesting that it grew from a union of several smaller settlements. Al-Qurayyat is a strategically important border crossing and one of the main arteries for trade and travel to Jordan. The city's economy is largely based on border traffic, trade, and government services. Al-Qurayyat is famous for its salt production; salt extracted from the nearby plains is transported throughout the country. Agriculture is also significant in the region, especially the cultivation of olives and dates. The city is a modern, functional settlement that primarily serves its border functions. It is the northern terminus of the Saudi Railway (SAR) network, which connects the city to Riyadh and other parts of the country, increasing its logistical importance.
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Population: ~102.903 (2016)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, May, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 8 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Geography
Facts
- Al-Qurayyat's population exceeds 190,000.
- The city is only 30 kilometers from the Jordanian border.
- Ka'af Castle is a historic fortress nearby.
- Numerous ancient Nabataean and Roman artifacts have been found in the region.
- Al-Qurayyat is also known as the 'city of salt'.
- The city is an important route for Hajj pilgrims from the Levant region.
- The region's climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters, sometimes with snow.
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