JEDDAH: British explorer Alice Morrison has become the first person to walk the entire length of Saudi Arabia from north to south, completing a 2,200 km journey entirely on foot.
The 62-year-old from Edinburgh reached Najran on the Saudi-Yemen border at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 15, concluding a 112-day expedition that began on Jan. 1. Accompanied by a specialist support team, Morrison crossed six provinces — Tabuk, Madinah, Makkah, Al-Baha, Aseer and Najran — passing through the UNESCO World Heritage sites of AlUla and Hima and traversing the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve.
The expedition was sponsored by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the Saudi Tourism Authority, and Gym Nation.
Speaking to Arab News, Morrison reflected on the moment she reached the border.
“When I reached the end point of our adventure, the border with Yemen, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride that I had accomplished this dream of mine. I was so full of happiness and also a feeling of achievement. One of the things I am proudest of is the way me and my support team from MAD Adventures worked together.”
