Forts & Castles · Tabuk & the Red Sea
Al-Souq Fort
قلعة السوق
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 102 m
- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- 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. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 15 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails, and no shade in a courtyard. Go at the ends of the day and watch children near edges.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 4 h 9 mfrom AlUla International Airport (ULH) · 245 km
- 4 h 8 mfrom AlUla (old town and Hegra gateway) · 244 km
- 4 h 9 mfrom Tabuk · 347 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
Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light. The north is the cold end of the country. Winter nights drop below anything else on this site and the high ground occasionally sees snow, so a winter trip here needs different clothes from a winter trip to Jeddah.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
fort in Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q64729565
About & Sources Al-Souq Fort
Al-Souq Fort is a fort in Tabuk & the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "fort 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: Al Wajh Castle, Al Zarib and Jazirat Muraykhah.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Tabuk & the Red Sea
- fort in Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al-Souq Fort?
No — approach is asphalt at 102 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al-Souq Fort?
Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light. The north is the cold end of the country. Winter nights drop below anything else on this site and the high ground occasionally sees snow, so a winter trip here needs different clothes from a winter trip to Jeddah.
How long do I need at Al-Souq Fort?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
How high is Al-Souq Fort?
About 15 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al-Souq Fort?
In Tabuk & the Red Sea (SA-07), Saudi Arabia, at 26.2273, 36.4587 — near Al Wajh Castle, Al Zarib and Jazirat Muraykhah.
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