So a year after visiting Taif and going on my first camel ride, I returned to Taif to check out the 2015 Rose Festival at King Faisal Gardens.
The best part was definitely the smell in the souq, where vendors were selling anything and everything roses, including rose scented soap, rose paintings, rose water, and of course, roses themselves.
Other than that, it was just like any other carnival/festival, with rides, picnic areas, and food vendors. I didn't see many games...
The worst part was definitely getting there and back. Taking the "Christian Bypass" around Mecca and going up and down that mountain are just... a headache.
Other than that, it was just like any other carnival/festival, with rides, picnic areas, and food vendors. I didn't see many games...
The worst part was definitely getting there and back. Taking the "Christian Bypass" around Mecca and going up and down that mountain are just... a headache.
