Rose Farms and Factories

Taif governorate is distinguished for producing Taif Roses and it is famed for producing ‘Eau de parfum’ the Rose Water and the Arabian Oud (tiny wooden chips emitting aromatic smoke when put on hot charcoal). The production of Taif Roses dates back to more than a hundred years old. Taif has about 700 farms distributed in the region of Hada and other parts of Taif. The roses are planted in cold agricultural areas, such as Al-Hada, Al-Shifa, Al-Dehia, Al-Gadirain. Cultivation of roses and manufacture of their derivatives, they are two sides of the same coin. There are plenty of rose factories scattered in Hada area where one can visit and to get to know the traditional methods of distillation.