Dramatic escarpment cliffs of the Tuwaiq Mountains dropping hundreds of metres to a plain, with views stretching to the horizon, about 90 minutes north-west of Riyadh.
A 4x4 is needed for the last stretch; go with a tour. Access may be restricted at times.
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