Souq Okaz was opened in 2007 in the city of Taif, as part of the strategic development program for tourism in the city.
The market is considered one of the most famous and most visited tourism places in Saudi Arabia, and it is located within a green flat flatland surrounded by a number of mountains and valleys.
The area of Okaz market is more than 10,572,800 square meters, and it is approximately 45 km in the northeast direction of the city center.
The market and the surrounding area are characterized by a mild climate, and it receives special attention from the royal family of the country because of its past history.
The Okaz market offers material prizes in creativity contests in the arts, poetry, literature, social and human sciences, as well as crafts and handicrafts.
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Activities you can do
• You can start by wandering around the market and across its buildings and camps that include stone sculptures with poetic verses of the most famous poets throughout history.
• You can attend one of the daily theatrical performances of new teams within theatrical creativity competitions organized by the market management throughout the year.
• The administration also offers an interesting cultural program that deserves your attendance for its activities, which include a group of cultural evenings with the particiAl Bahahn of a group of intellectuals and poets.
• Market Avenue includes many theaters that offer a variety of events that will interest you, which are organized by representatives of different nationalities.
• Do not forget to take a shopping tour within the tents of handicrafts that display some attractive goods and pieces, which you will surely appreciate.
You can also visit the Cultural Library, which provides a historical overview of the market and some poetry displays of pendants, which are presented by actors in historical clothing.
• You must attend one of the other market events that include folklore groups, seminars on entrepreneurship, and plastic arts exhibitions.
Entry prices
Free.
Worktime
Daily from 4 pm until 11:30 pm.
Hotels near Okaz Market
Nozul Al Ahlam Hotel Apartments from Taif with good reviews, 23.8 km from Okaz Market.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, close to services, helpful staff, comfortable rooms.
Murjan Al Taif Hotel and Resort, one of the best rated hotels in Saudi Arabia, Taif, 29.2 km from Okaz Market.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent and quiet, rooms are clean and spacious, services are excellent.
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