UNESCO Global Geoparks — Arab States

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2015, in Morocco. Azilal is a buzzing city with traditional Moroccan architecture and food, and is home to the impressive Azilal Museum. Each year the Aït Hdiddu tribes hold an engagement festival where young men and women can meet. It is considered one of the most beautiful and unique gatherings in Morocco. Visit the amazing Mastfrane Cathedral, an imposing sandstone formation rising 300 m above the Assif n’zou Ahançal valley.

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2025, in Saudi Arabia. Climb Khashm Al-Hussan Mountain, the highest point in North Riyadh Geopark, and take in panoramic views from this remarkable natural landmark. Visit Al Jeraisy Castle, an ancient fort linked to the Jeraisy family. Discover a unique Tea Museum, where a private collection of teas from around the world by a local resident has been transformed into a cultural space celebrating global tea traditions.

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2025, in Saudi Arabia. Begin your archaeological journey at Faid Museum, where exhibits explore the history of the ancient fortress and provide insight into the region’s cultural heritage. Visit Harrat Hutaymah Crater, a volcanic landscape at 888 metres above sea level, with stony terrain and lava fields typical of the region’s harrat formations. Explore Taba Heritage Village, one of the oldest settlements in the Hail Region, set within a volcanic landscape and surrounded by farmlands and traditional houses.