This is the best place in town to grab a souvenir or local handicraft piece. Hail's traditional souq area is split into sections selling the traditional, fruit and veg and its famous local dates. The traditional section is run mainly by women selling items that include handwoven mats with colourful local patterns, clay pots and traditional Hail attire.
Hail Souq
Saudi Arabia
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