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Jaffali Mosque — Aljaffaly Mosque-MyOwn1 (1).jpg

Heritage Sites · Makkah & Jeddah

Jaffali Mosque

مسجد الجفالي

Photo: Aljaffaly Mosque-MyOwn1 (1).jpg · Zohair Harb User:زهير حرب · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 106 m
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Parking 110 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • 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. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 11 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Rock-cut tombs, inscriptions and old-town streets are fragile and, outside the managed sites, unfenced. Stay on the paths, touch nothing, and take nothing — removing anything from an archaeological site is an offence.
  • The managed heritage sites admit visitors by timed ticket and close to walk-ups. Book before you drive.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 39 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 27 km
  • 2 h 3 mfrom Taif · 167 km
  • 4 h 30 mfrom Al Bahah · 385 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–March
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ComfortableToo hot

Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Jaffali Mosque

Jaffali Mosque is a heritage site in Makkah & Jeddah, 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: Lake Arbaeen, teamLab Borderless Jeddah and The Qishla of Jeddah.

At a glance

  • Heritage Sites · Makkah & Jeddah
  • Season: November–March (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Jaffali Mosque — Aljaffaly Mosque-MyOwn1 (1).jpg
Zohair Harb User:زهير حرب · CC BY 3.0 (licence)
Jaffali Mosque — Aljaffaly Mosque-MyOwn1 (2).jpg
Zohair Harb User:زهير حرب · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a 4x4 to reach Jaffali Mosque?

No — approach is asphalt at 106 m (source: osm).

When is the best time to visit Jaffali Mosque?

Typically November–March for heritage sites. Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.

How long do I need at Jaffali Mosque?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Jaffali Mosque?

Parking 110 m (source: osm).

How high is Jaffali Mosque?

About 11 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Jaffali Mosque?

In Makkah & Jeddah (SA-02), Saudi Arabia, at 21.4925, 39.1856 — near Lake Arbaeen, teamLab Borderless Jeddah and The Qishla of Jeddah.

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