Aqbat Al-Muhammadiyah in Taif, located deep within the towering Sarawat Mountains in the last quarter of each calendar year, serves as a transitional gateway between the winter and summer seasons. It opens its doors to winter tourism enthusiasts and those seeking the warmth of the coasts of Tihamah. This encourages residents of the highlands, tourists, and visitors to seek warmth in coastal areas overlooking the Red Sea, which has become a tourist attraction for viewing the diverse terrain of Taif Province and its vistas of ancient villages with stone buildings perched on the mountain’s edge.
Aqbat Al-Muhammadiyah combines many stunning natural features in winter and summer. It is cut through by a series of magnificent mountain ranges and natural valleys that descend towards Tihamah in Makkah. Travelers along the road can witness breathtaking live landscapes and enjoy the flowing waters amidst its towering mountains, creating captivating scenes that add artistic touches to the enchanting natural beauty. It is a destination for tourists, photographers, and bloggers.
Visitors toAqbat Al-Muhammadiyah, located in the Sarawat Mountains, observe the varied terrain formations that represent stunning panoramic views and a diverse tourist destination. It offers vistas of old villages, and in the eyes of many visitors, it has become a gateway between two seasons: the cold Taif winter and the warmth of Tihamah.
Aqbat Al-Muhammadiyah is surrounded by many tourist sites, residences, hotels, and resorts situated nearby. These include the Golden White Hotel, Ikhlil Al Jabal Resorts, Beit Al Ward, Riffat Jabal Daka, and Al Ward Al Taifi Orchards.
The highlands of Shifa Taif are characterized by moderate summer and cool winter temperatures, thanks to its strategic location between the Sarawat mountain range, locally known as “Al-Sara,” with an elevation of 2800 meters above sea level. The average temperature ranges from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius.
Al-Mahmadiyya Shifa connects the Shifa tourist center with Taif, Makkah, and Jeddah through two dual-lane, fast roads: the first from Hada Al Shifa “Circular Road” and the second from Taif Al Shifa “Dual and Fast Road.” These roads serve many citizens residing between Aqbat Al-Muhammadiyah and the Tihamah coast, contributing to various development opportunities and facilitating the movement of citizens and residents in solving their problems, traveling, and commuting for business, travel, and tourism. It serves as the lifeline of development that shortens distances and connects Al-Sara and Tihamah, penetrating the mountains, and this is reflected in the pace of development in all its economic, agricultural, and urban aspects.
