One racer had to use a metal detector to find "spaceship debris" (a nod to films like The Martian filmed there) buried in the sand dunes.
Teams chose between Camel Caravan (physically hauling hay and water) and Palace Puzzle (completing a large slide puzzle of the Palace Tomb). [S34E5] The Amazing Race of Arabia
Reviewers and fans shared mixed feelings on the balance of the episode's location and challenges. One racer had to use a metal detector