From Riyadh we drove west in the direction of Taif to take a short distance route to Al Bahah. 150 km before reaching Taif, a diversion onto the left takes you to Al Bahah road.

As you ascend Al Bahah, the temperature drops variably. Most of the part, clouds are gathered, shooting droplets of water at times.

Banana plantations are a common sight in the valleys of Al Bahah. Before reaching the Marble Village as you descend the escarpment of Al Bahah, you feel the smell of village life with these banana sellers on the roadside.

The Marble Village at wide angles.

Constructed by shale slabs, slates and rarely of marble pieces, this huge construction is a marvelous art of creation. Parts of the settlements are dilapidated and a serious renovation of the village is under way.

The off-white marble hill and grayish black stone structures are a high contrasting image.