Wadi Al Baida (Wadi al-Jinn)
وادي البيضاء
A volcanic-rock valley about 35 km northwest of the city, famous for the 'magnetic hill' optical illusion, where a car in neutral appears to roll uphill.
Wadi al-Baida, nicknamed the 'Fairy Valley', lies about 35 km northwest of Medina. A straight stretch of road runs between black volcanic hills where, with the car in neutral, it appears to roll uphill on its own. This is an optical illusion created by the terrain, and it has become a popular photo spot among pilgrims. Nearby there are desert scenery and simple eateries. A round-trip charter takes about 2 hours. Mind the summer heat: the valley offers no shade, so bring your own water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran
- Masjid al-Qiblatayn
- Mount Uhud & Uhud Martyrs Cemetery
- The Seven Mosques
- Hejaz Railway Station Museum
- Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)
- Mosque of Al-Ghamama
- Al-Ijabah Mosque