The rock
Jabal AlFil, Elephant Rock, is a red sandstone formation in AlUla Governorate, east of the Hegra archaeological site. It rises 52 m at its highest point, and erosion and weathering have worn it until its trunk touches the ground.
Other mountains and drifts of desert sand surround it, and it is counted among AlUla's geological wonders. The Royal Commission for AlUla runs awareness programmes and has introduced rules against logging and poaching to protect the ecosystems around it.
Visiting
The rock is a 20-minute drive north-east of AlUla Old Town via Highway 70, with free parking and a wooden path leading from the car park. The site opens daily from 16:00 to midnight; at sunset the rock is lit, music plays, and visitors settle by the fire pit with food and coffee from the outlets nearby.
The commission has added walkways and seating areas for individuals and families. Photography is welcome; climbing is not.