Najran
Najran
About 170kms east of Khamis Mushayt, Najran makes a trip to this
part of the kingdom worthwhile. Supposedly inhabited for over 4000
years, it grew up on the frankincense route, and its souk (market)
remains one of the best places to buy silver Bedouin
jewellery.
Najran Fort
Allegedly the inner courtyard dates from pre-Islamic times,
but the present fort was started as recently as 1942 to be a royal
residence. Not only is it free to get in, but you don't need a
permit!
Directions (from Jeddah)
Tips
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See tips for Abha and
Khamis Mushayt.
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Get a hotel sorted out before leaving Jeddah,
and stay the Thursday night here.
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Spend Thursday getting here and visiting the
fort, and head further into the Empty
Quarter on Friday.
