Ushaiger Village Tour – an oasis hidden in the heart of Najd
A glimpse of its history : it is located 200km northwest of Riyadh, it provides a glimpse of a slow-paced environement of the ancient Saudi society.
Bedouins first settled here 1,500 years ago and Ushaiger quickly became a popular stopping point for pilgrims crossing to Makkah, due to its springs and low-brimmed olive and palm groves. Ushaiger means ‘little blonde’ that reflects the nearby red mountain that looms over the yellow mud houses – that still have a small community of residents keeps it alive, making use of its schools, shops and mosques. You walk through narrow lanes to enter a living museum, draped with traces of an ancient way of life.
Ushaiger is a labyrinth of winding alleyways, shaded pathways and timber-framed walkways, crossing between hundreds of mud houses. The village is divided into districts and bisected by groves of palm trees, and includes a cluster of beautifully renovated houses. These offer a stunning example of Najdi architecture, with its distinctive triangular windows and roofs, and ornately carved wooden doors. Some still bear the names of the families who lived there.
DETAILED SCHEDULE :
- Departing to Shagra & Ushiger at 10:00 am
- Arrival to AlQasab Salt-land at 12:00 pm
- Visiting Ushaiger Heritage Village & musume at 1:00 pm
- Traditional lunch at 2:00 pm
- Visiting Shagra heritage markets at 4:00 pm
- Back to Riyadh at 6:00 pm
Highlights
This tour timing can be customized upon your request.
