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Al-Shafa

A very famous, cold mountain resort village. It is known for fruits, roses, and beautiful fog.

About Al-Shafa

Al-Shafa is a famous, high-mountain village located in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia. It sits more than 2,000 meters above sea level in the Sarawat Mountains right near the city of Taif.Unlike the hot desert areas of the country, Al-Shafa enjoys cool and fresh weather all year long. Thick white fog and gentle rain frequently blanket the green mountain peaks, which are covered in beautiful juniper trees. The high cliffs offer stunning, sweeping views of the deep rock valleys below.
Region: Makkah
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Daka Mountain Moderate

Daka Mountain

Jabal Dakka Park sits on the highest peak in the Al Shafa area, with cool air, steep ridges and big views across the Sarawat range, giving riders a true “top of the mountains” feeling above farms, valleys and distant plains.

Rider's Note

The climb from Al Shafa village to the park is fully paved but steeper and narrower, with tight bends, parked cars and picnic pull-offs; ride in low gear, keep speed smooth, and watch for families stepping into the road.

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Rose Terraces Expert

Rose Terraces

Stone and earth terraces cut into the Al Shafa slopes, planted with roses and crops, where riders can look across layered fields and valleys, smell the cool mountain air and see how highland farming shapes the landscape.

Rider's Note

Reach it via a steep, narrow mountain pass with tight, blind curves, loose gravel and drop-offs; stay in low gear, keep speed very controlled, and only attempt it in good weather if you’re confident with slow technical riding.

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