Medjool dates
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What are Medjool dates?
Medjool is a large date, soft in texture, with wrinkled skin and a taste like caramel. It is an oblong oval: orange-yellow as busr, yellowish brown as rutab and reddish brown as tamr. (SPA)
It comes from the Tafilalt oasis in Morocco, from where 11 offshoots were taken to America in 1927. (JSTOR Daily)
One pitted Medjool date weighs about 24 g, and 100 g of it holds 277 kcal, so one date comes to about 66 kcal. (USDA) The other varieties are in Calories in dates.
Busr, rutab and tamr are stages of the same fruit; they are explained in Types of Saudi dates.
Is Medjool Saudi? Where it grows: Qassim, Madinah, AlUla and Tabuk
Medjool comes from Morocco, and today it is grown in several regions of Saudi Arabia. This is what the sources say about it there:
- Qassim: It is grown there, and comes after Sukkari in the output of its farms. (SPA)
- Madinah: Medjool is among its leading date varieties, with Sagai, Khalas and Sufri. Madinah is the third-largest date-producing region of Saudi Arabia, with more than 8 million palms. (SPA)
- AlUla: Among the leading date varieties produced there, with Barni, Anbara, Safawi and Hamra. (SPA)
- Tabuk: One of the varieties it produces, alongside Helwat Tayma, Khalas, Sukkari, Barni and others. (SPA)
So Medjool is a variety grown in Saudi Arabia today that came from outside it. These are the regions where the variety is grown in general, not the origin of the particular Medjool we sell.
Medjool date prices in Saudi Arabia: per kilo and per carton
The Aljoud Premium Dates shop’s own prices on , not market prices. The last column is the price per kilo of each size: its price divided by its weight.
| Product | Grade | Size | Price | Per kilo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medjool Royal | Royal | 1 kg | SAR 99 | SAR 99 |
| Medjool Royal carton | Royal | About 4.5 kg | SAR 460 | about SAR 102 |
Where the weight is approximate (“about”), the price per kilo is approximate too.
We bring it after you order, and confirm the arrival date with you. If the product is not available, the amount will be refunded.
We deliver within Jeddah; delivery and shipping details are on Shipping and delivery.
Medjool Royal dates: what we sell
We sell Medjool in the Royal grade, by the kilo and by the carton (about 4.5 kg). Our Royal is large, glossy dates the colour of amber, soft in texture, with a taste like caramel, to give as a gift and to serve a guest or a visitor.
The carton is for a larger amount; for a smaller amount it is sold by the kilo.
We do not sell Medjool in the Premium grade at present.
Today’s prices are in Medjool date prices above.
Medjool vs Sukkari dates
| Variety | Where it grows | Shape and colour by stage | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medjool | Qassim and elsewhere; it originally comes from Morocco | Oblong oval. Orange-yellow as busr, yellowish brown as rutab, reddish brown as tamr. (SPA) | It comes from the Tafilalt oasis in Morocco, from where 11 offshoots were taken to America in 1927. (JSTOR Daily) |
| Sukkari | Qassim | Oblong oval. Yellow as busr, yellowish brown as rutab, brown as tamr. (SPA) | It became known in a palm grove of the Al Jumah family in Khab Huwailan, west of Buraydah, and its old name was “Sukkariyat Al Jumah”. (SPA) |
Both are oblong ovals, both are grown in Qassim, and Medjool comes after Sukkari in the output of Qassim's farms. They differ in colour: as busr Sukkari is yellow and Medjool orange-yellow; as rutab both are yellowish brown; as tamr Sukkari is brown and Medjool reddish brown. And they differ in origin: Sukkari became known in a palm grove of the Al Jumah family in Khab Huwailan, west of Buraydah, while Medjool comes from the Tafilalt oasis in Morocco.
We sell both: Sukkari Mufattal from our farms in Qassim, in its grades, and Medjool. Sukkari set beside Ajwa, Khalas and Medjool is in Sukkari vs Ajwa, Khalas and Medjool, and more on Sukkari and its grades in the Sukkari guide.
Sources: SPA, SPA, SPA, SPA, JSTOR Daily
Storing Medjool once it arrives
Our answer on storing dates, Medjool among them: Somewhere cool and dry, away from the sun, or in the fridge if the weather is hot — so they stay soft for longer. They do not need freezing. If sugar forms grains on the surface, that is the date's own sugar crystallising, not a flaw and not spoilage.
More in How to store dates.
Questions people ask
What are Medjool dates?
A large date, soft in texture, with wrinkled skin and a taste like caramel. Oblong oval. Orange-yellow as busr, yellowish brown as rutab, reddish brown as tamr. It comes from the Tafilalt oasis in Morocco, from where 11 offshoots were taken to America in 1927.
Is Medjool a Saudi date?
It comes from the Tafilalt oasis in Morocco, and today it is grown in Saudi Arabia: in Qassim, where it comes after Sukkari in the output of its farms; in Madinah and AlUla, where it is among the leading date varieties; and in Tabuk.
Is Medjool grown in Qassim?
Yes. It comes after Sukkari in the output of Qassim's farms.
Is Medjool grown in Madinah?
Yes. Medjool is among the leading date varieties of Madinah, the third-largest date-producing region of Saudi Arabia, with more than 8 million palms.
How much are Medjool dates in Saudi Arabia?
As of 31 October 2026, at Aljoud Premium Dates: Medjool Royal (1 kg) SAR 99 and Medjool Royal carton (about 4.5 kg) SAR 460. These are our shop’s own prices, not market prices.
How much is a carton of Medjool?
As of 31 October 2026: Medjool Royal carton (about 4.5 kg) SAR 460, which comes to about SAR 102 a kilo.
Do you have Premium Medjool dates?
At present we sell Medjool in the Royal grade only, not in Premium. Our Royal is large, glossy dates the colour of amber, to give as a gift and to serve a guest or a visitor.
How many calories are in one Medjool date?
One pitted Medjool date weighs about 24 g, and 100 g of it holds 277 kcal, so one date is about 66 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.
Medjool vs Sukkari dates: what is the difference?
Both are oblong ovals grown in Qassim; they differ in colour and in origin. Medjool: Oblong oval. Orange-yellow as busr, yellowish brown as rutab, reddish brown as tamr. Sukkari: Oblong oval. Yellow as busr, yellowish brown as rutab, brown as tamr. Sukkari became known in Khab Huwailan, west of Buraydah; Medjool comes from the Tafilalt oasis in Morocco.
How does Medjool reach me when I order it?
We bring it after you order, and confirm the arrival date with you. If the product is not available, the amount will be refunded. We deliver within Jeddah.
How do I store Medjool dates?
Somewhere cool and dry, away from the sun, or in the fridge if the weather is hot — so they stay soft for longer. They do not need freezing. If sugar forms grains on the surface, that is the date's own sugar crystallising, not a flaw and not spoilage.
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