Qasab Salt Flats

The Qasab Salt Flats are located in Shaqra Governorate and are the largest salt flats in Najd and one of the largest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They are the primary source of salt in Saudi Arabia and have become a popular tourist destination where visitors can learn about natural salt extraction and processing.

Background and Landscape 

Al-Qasab is an ancient city that has been famous ever since the pre-Islamic era for its salt and wheat production. The city is located 160 km away from Riyadh and is also known for its poets. 

The Al Qasab Salt Flats make for an interesting site to visit as you can witness the production of raw salt from flat expanses of ground covered with salt. It produces about 200,000 tons of salt annually and has been famous since ancient times for its high-quality salt and is still sold in plastic packets throughout the Kingdom.

Towards the west of the salt flats, the land is bordered by the massive sand dunes of Ad Dahna Desert. The Qasab Salt Flats are just above an hour’s drive from the capital city, so you can easily plan a day trip here if you are in Riyadh.