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Adventure
Al Hada cable car
A 4 km ride down the escarpment with views to the Makkah plain.
Taif · 20 km from centre4pm – midnight
Taif
الطائفAt 1,800 m, Taif is the Hijaz’s summer retreat: rose farms, fruit orchards and hairpin mountain roads.
Best time to visitApr · Jun – Sep
Recommended stay2–3 days
Weather18–31°C in summer
Destination typeMountain city
Popular forRose farms, Al Hada & Al Shafa, Souq Okaz
Nearest airportTaif Intl (TIF)
Things to do
What you can do in Taif
Attractions
The places to see
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Nature
Rose farms of Al Hada
Family farms distilling Taif rose oil during the spring harvest.
Taif · 18 km from centreMar – Apr
Seasonal
Heritage
Souq Okaz
The revived ancient poetry market and festival grounds.
Taif · 46 km from centreFestival season
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Museum
Shubra Palace
A 19th-century palace of carved wood and stone, now a museum.
Taif · 0 km from centre8am – 2pm
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Nature
Al Shafa highlands
Terraced orchards, baboons and cool picnic spots at 2,200 m.
Taif · 28 km from centreOpen daily
Where to stay
Stays chosen for Taif
Tours & experiences
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Suggested itineraries
How to spend your time
Day 1The highlights
09:00Al Hada cable car
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Rose farms of Al Hada
18:00Rose harvest & distillery morning
Travel information
Getting to Taif
By airTaif Intl (TIF) · 25 min
By trainNo rail — Makkah is 1h 30m by road
By roadAl Hada mountain road from Makkah, 90 km
Getting around locallyCar rental recommended
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