About Taif Rose Festival

Every spring, the mountains of Taif burst into bloom with millions of Damask roses, and the city celebrates with its beloved Rose Festival. For centuries, Taif has been known as the "City of Roses" and its rose water and rose oil are prized across the Arab world.

What to Expect

Visit rose farms where over 300 million roses bloom each season. Watch traditional rose water distillation. Browse markets selling rose-scented products — perfumes, sweets, skincare. Enjoy the pleasant mountain climate (Taif sits at 1,700m elevation) while the rest of the Kingdom swelters.

Schedule Highlights

• Rose Harvest Season — Daily farm visits
• Rose Water Distillation Demonstrations — Weekends
• Rose Market Festival — Every Thursday
• Photography Workshops — Saturdays
• Rose Queen Coronation — April 30

Tips

Best time to visit is early morning when the roses are freshest and the fragrance is strongest. Bring a camera — the fields of pink roses against mountain backdrops are stunning. Buy authentic Taif rose oil directly from farmers for the best prices.