ELEPHANT ROCK MECCA

Set in the golden desert sands, The Elephant Rock is one of the most significant rocks in Maiden Saleh which is a highly recommended attraction to pay a visit if you’re at Maiden Saleh. You should definitely visit the giant beauty of the rock formation that stood elegantly in the middle of the desert. The name itself justifies its structures which are naturally formed like an elephant with a ground-bound trunk adjoining other hundreds of rock monoliths.

Visit the valley of imagination and feel amazed looking at the Elephant Rock, also known as Jabal Al Fil. One of the places to visit in Mecca, the Elephant Rock is the most well known geomorphological wonder of Al Ula. Carved by nature from the soft red sandstone, it is a magnificent natural monolithic sandstone arch that has been set amongst a gorgeous landscape of rocky monoliths.

The 52m high arch standing on the bed of golden sand will amaze you with its shape resembling an elephant with a ground-bound trunk and what looks like an eye. Visit the place during day or night to take a look at the structure in different shades of light. The place also has other stone structures such as the one resembling a mushroom known as Masha Allah.

Highlights

• Plan a day trip to visit the weirdest geological charm of Mecca named Elephant Rock as it looms widely over you.
• Enjoy the view of the most famous rock formation and get sunken sitting back on a seat.
• Explore The famous rock formation which is set to become a tourist attraction as it attracts with its natural formation of an elephant with a ground-bound trunk.
• Explore the magnificent global site and world’s most popular rocks which have taken millions of years to take this shape.
• An enchanting attraction for visitors like ancient travelers and nature lovers all across the world.