Wadi Al-Aqiq in Taif


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26/01/2026

Wadi al-Aqiq is one of the seasonal waterways in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Taif Governorate within Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province, west of Saudi Arabia. It stands as one of the natural tourist attractions of the region.

Wadi al-Aqiq trail in Taif

Wadi al-Aqiq, which stretches over a distance of 115 km, traverses the lands of Taif Governorate within Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province, flowing from the southwest to the northeast. Its source originates from al-Sayl al-Saghir and converges into the basin of al-Khobaira. Wadi al-Aqiq maintains an average gradient of 4.8 m as it flows, feeding both Wadi Al-Qran and Wadi Salha.

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Saudi Geological Survey.

 Saudi Press Agency.

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