The magnificent Al Masmak Palace stands erect gracefully in the middle of Riyadh city as a tourist destination having silently witnessed great events in the history of the KSA foundation. The palace was constructed in the hijri 14th century during the reign of Imam Abdullah bin Faisal as his residence and the center of power and money. The palace is a strong fort against enemies with its solid high walls. It has only two entrances and small openings in the walls for gun barrels at the time of battles. Today, the palace stands as a symbol of the history of regaining power and rule of the country displaying in its corridors the features of that era and its leaders after it had been turned into a museum in 1995/1416. The Arabic word Al Masmak means a strong thick building that had been once used as a depot for weapons and ammunition until it was turned into a historic milestone than a museum.

Souk Al-Zal is found in Al-Dirah neighborhood in the heart of Riyadh, about 5.4 km from Al-Murabba historical palace. The souk covers an area of 38,000 square meters. It is one of Riyadh’s oldest traditional markets that carries 100 years of history within its alleyways.

From the Earth to the moon, and from the prehistoric ages to the modern ages, the hallways of the Saudi National Museum will take you on an adventure that transcends time and space. You will witness artistic and historical evidence in the heart of Riyadh in Al Murabba neighborhood near King Abdulaziz Palace. The museum was opened in 1419H and spans across a distance of 17,000Km2 where it tells the story of 3,700 artifacts such as statues, scripts, and unique sculptures.

Optional: We could stop for Lunch/Dinner if your group wanted to try some traditional Saudi cuisine! If you want to pass, don't worry we got you covered with some of snacks :)