ORANGE FARMS IN SAUDI ARABIA - Farm Desert Mountains and Parks

Mar 6, 2025

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Updated: Aug 20

Orange Farming Thrives In The Desert — Juicy, sweet mandarin oranges are the favourite orange variety among farm visitors.

Orange Farm Desert Mountains and Parks—It's surprising that an orange farm thrives in a region with scorching summer heat, producing tropical oranges in the open desert. Yet, it exists. Al Maamourah Orange Farm in Riyadh Province is known for its sweet, high-quality oranges. Visitors can enjoy firsthand farming and harvesting experiences there. Another farm is located in Al Hariq, though the author has not yet visited it.

Before the author discovered and showcased the farm on his YouTube channel and Facebook page, most people in Riyadh were unaware of its existence. The visit had beneficial results. The author proposed and persuaded the owner to allow public access to the farm for fruit-picking. The owners considered this suggestion and decided to open the farm to visitors during harvest.

Visitors frequent the farm to pick oranges, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays. The farm's opening showcased the farm itself and unveiled its hidden natural beauty. Previously, this location was seen as remote, distant, and difficult to reach. However, due to the enthusiasm for the farm activities, Hafirat Nisah is now perceived as being close to Redsand.

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Orange pickers join the author taking selfie inside the farm.
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.
A family enjoys orange picking-bonding at the farm.
Hospital employee taking their time to experience different personal treatment.
Family-friends relaxing under the orange trees
What a sweet couple bonding?
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.
The Mandarin orange variety is so far the most favorite in the farm.
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.
Fascinating landscape inside the farm.
A valencia orange fruit cling on the twig.
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.
The visitors take time to have a picture with the farm owner.

In addition to picking oranges, visitors can enjoy a picnic on the farm. Many arrive with picnic gear, ready for outdoor bonding with family, friends, and colleagues.

Guests must pay an entrance fee of SR35.00 per person, which allows them to pick and take home up to 6 kilos of either a single type or a mix of oranges.

Visiting the farm lets you purchase fruit and experience the picking process firsthand, with the added benefit of choosing the highest-quality fruit.

Al Maamourah Orange Farm employs semi-organic farming methods. Orange picking is available only once annually during the harvest, as they avoid using chemical inducers to stimulate fruit production outside of the natural season.

The harvest season lasts from the final week of December until early April.

Available orange varieties:

1. Mandarin

2. Valencia

3. Grapefruit

Quick Facts

Facility: Al Maamourah Orange Farm

Activity: Agri-tourism experience, Orange fruit picking, picnic, and other outdoor

activities.

Location: Hafirat Nisah, Riyadh

Entrance Fee: SR35.00 per person, which entitles visitors to pick and bring home 6 kg

of orange fruit.