An evening with the flower men of Habala
Habala · Abha, Aseer
5.0 · 1 reviewAbout this experience
Spend an evening with the Qahtani “flower men,” who wear crowns of marigold and herbs. Share stories, music, and a home-cooked meal on a terrace above the Habala valley as the light goes gold.
The story behind this experience
You've seen the crowns — marigold and fragrant herbs, worn by the Qahtani flower men. What photographs don't carry is what they mean. This evening exists to close that gap. Abdulaziz, whose family has farmed Habala's terraces for three generations, welcomes a small group onto a terrace above the valley: qahwa and dates as the light softens, then the flower men themselves telling the stories behind the crowns, with live Aseeri music, and a home-cooked meal shared under the stars. It's a Gharmish Original because you can photograph Habala on your own — being invited onto a terrace above it is another thing entirely.
Your host
A third-generation farmer from Habala who grew up among the juniper terraces. Abdulaziz hosts small groups to share Aseeri food, music, and the slow rhythm of mountain life.
View host profileHow it unfolds
- Late afternoonArrive on the terraceWelcome with qahwa and dates as the valley light softens.
- EveningStories and musicThe flower men share the meaning behind the crowns, with live Aseeri music.
- NightShared dinnerA home-cooked Aseeri meal eaten together under the stars.
What's included
- Traditional dinner
- Live Aseeri music
- Tea and qahwa
What to bring
- Appetite
- A light jacket for the evening
Meeting point
Habala · Abha, Aseer
The exact meeting point is shared after you book.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation with a full refund until 48 hours before the start, then a 50% refund until 24 hours before. You can also move your booking to another open date once, up to 24 hours before — all from your booking page.
