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Discover Taif

Tucked away in the Shafa Mountain range not far from Mecca, Taif offers lively souks, striking architecture and beautiful surrounding scenery. The soft scent of roses fills the air as you walk its wide tree-lined streets, carried from the rose and fruit orchards that dot the nearby landscape and giving Taif its ‘City of Rose’ name. It's a hidden gem and one of those unusual destinations you should add to your bucket list.

The imposing Hejaz mountains give this ancient city a dramatic backdrop, and are also popular with hikers and walkers. In April the city is filled with the scent of roses, as the blooms burst into life. If you don't want to use up all your energy walking up the mountain trails, take the newly opened cable car that whisks you to the top, providing you with some amazing views along the way.

Al Shafa

Enjoy Taif’s great outdoors with a trek to Al Shafa, the highest mountain in the region. Hiking here is a great way to escape the desert heat.

Al Kateb House

Al Kateb house is a historic building that mixes Hejazi and Roman architecture with Islamic flourishes. It's an ideal destination to see the artistic culture of this part of Saudi Arabia.

Taif Museum

Visit the city’s museum, which is housed in the beautiful Shruba Palace. It's filled with treasures of the ancient world, and a great place to find out more about the history of the region.

Shopping

Spend the day shopping the traditional Saudi Arabian way at the vibrant Souq Gazzaz. One of the largest in the Kingdom, you can browse the souk’s market stalls for souvenirs, gifts and trinkets.

Food And Drink

You’ll find lots of local eateries throughout Taif where you can sample delicious Saudi Arabian cuisine. The national meat and rice dish of Kabssa is a mainstay on most menus, while dates are a dessert staple. Make sure you try Taif’s take on Seleeg, a rice and milk pudding.