The study aims to highlight the geomorphological heritage of Al-Disah valley, located southwest of Tabuk city, and its most important formation and aesthetic features as attractions for eco-tourism. The geographical proximity of the valley to tourist attractions in neighboring countries gives to northwestern Saudi Arabia an important strategic dimension. Al-Disah valley is among the important areas for tourism due to its diverse geological formation, different surface features, and distinctive historical monuments. The research was based on the analytical descriptive approach through fieldwork and detailed on-site observation of fourteen sites of geomorphological forms that attract tourism, several gorges, and five archaeological sites. The results showed the diversity of elements of the development of eco-tourism in the study area, as well as the treasures and tourist wealth it contains, including natural and human elements. It is worth noting the activity of some natural hazards resulting mainly from the interaction between the geological structure and its formations and the geomorphological dynamics of the study area, in the first instance landslides and fault zones, which obliges the authorities concerned to rely mainly on research in applied geomorphology to develop eco-tourism for sustainable development to improve the quality of life in the region.
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