Makkah is the holiest city for Muslims. It embraces Masjid Al Haram (the GreatMosque) and Kaaba, the qiblah for Muslims to which they turn in their prayers. Muslims yearn to visit Makkah to perform Hajj or Umrah. In this city, Prophet Muhammad, the most honorable of creation, the seal of the prophets and messengers, our master Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born, and from it, the tolerant message of Islam was launched to all corners of the world after the Holy Quran was revealed.

Makkah is located in the western part of Saudi Arabia. During the reign of the kings of Saudi Arabia, it received great interest. Makkah still enjoys great attentionto provide the best services to pilgrims. Its most prominent landmark, Masjid Al Haram, witnessed many expansions that included all parts of the mosque, and the holy sites received a series of development works to provide all means of comfort and reassurance for all pilgrims from inside and outside the Kingdom.

Makkah

Holy site

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Located opposite the King Abdul Aziz Gate in Makkah, Al Safwah Hotel offers modern and upscale accommodation in a tall building in the Grand Mosque. Provide free Wi-Fi service. The rooms at Al Safwa Royal Orchid Hotel are furnished with contemporary furniture and are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are all air-conditioned and have an en suite bathroom with selected toiletries.


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Al Safwah

Raffles Palace is an exclusive all-suite hotel with stunning views of the Holy Mosque and the Kaaba in a prime location right next to the Grand Mosque. Professional butlers provide the signature Raffles style of service. Luxurious Raffles décor with marble floors and oriental rugs makes you feel right at home.


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Raffles

Fairmont hotel is located just 100 meters from the Holy Mosque, inside the Makkah Al Mukarramah Clock Tower, and is considered one of the tallest buildings in the world. It features a fully equipped fitness center, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. It offers concierge services around the clock.


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Fairmont

Located at the heart of Al-Haram Mosque, InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid offers a truly unparalleled and distinct experience. Mere steps from the Holy Kaaba and King Fahad Gate, our hotel provides easy access to Islamic sites such as Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafat, and Jabal Al Noor. In addition to exclusive amenities such as private parking, an exclusive Kid’s Club, and a private prayer hall, our elegant on-site restaurants and cozy ZamZam Cafe offer a range of dining options for Umrah and Hajj.


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InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid

Hilton Suites is located in the heart of the holy city of Makkah, overlooking the Holy Haram. Free Wi-Fi and separate private mosques for men and women on the hotel premises.


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Hilton Suites

Swissotel Makkah is located in a high tower in the heart of the Islamic world, with views of the Holy City. The hotel is part of the magnificent Abraj Al Bait complex, facing the Holy Kaaba and providing direct access to the Grand Mosque from Ibrahim Al Khalil Street and the entrance to the Umm Al Qura Tunnel. There is also direct access to the hotel from the Abraj Al Bait complex.


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Swissotel Makkah

Conrad Makkah is located in the heart of the holy city of Makkah, just steps away from the Kaaba and the Holy Mosque. The hotel is easily accessible via Umm Al Qura Road connecting to Makkah-Jeddah Expressway. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant Available on-site.


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Conrad

Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency is located in the heart of the holy city of Makkah. The hotel is just a minute walk from the Holy Mosque. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. There are male and female prayer areas in the private parking level.


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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency

Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah is located in one of the tallest buildings in the world, overlooking the Grand Mosque, blending modern and traditional amenities, luxurious dining, and on-site shops.


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Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah

Elaf Kinda Hotel is located next to the King Abdulaziz Waqf facing the Grand Mosque, between King Abdulaziz Gate and King Fahd Gate, a few steps from the Kaaba, and offers direct access to the Grand Mosque. It features elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.


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Elaf Kinda Hotel

The 5-star Midan Hotel features 2 restaurants, 1 lobby, 1 sports lounge, 1 poolside bar, and a very spacious room with a balcony overlooking the racetrack, as well as free WiFi. This property includes a 24-hour front desk, room service, and currency exchange to the guests.


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Midan Hotel

Guest House Hotel is located in Makkah near the central bus station, where guests can easily reach Holy Haram. Free WiFi is available and all units feature a TV with satellite channels and a kitchen equipped with a fridge and washing machine. Each unit has a private bathroom with toiletries Free shower.


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Guest House Hotel

Located in Makkah, 5km from Al-Haram Mosque, Makkah Al Aziziah is a 5-star hotel offering accommodations with a restaurant and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. The wellness area at Makkah Al Aziziah consists of a swimming pool, a hot spring bath, and a sauna. The nearest airport is King Abdul-Aziz International Airport, 63 mi from the hotel.


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Makkah Al Aziziah

When it’s time for the journey of a lifetime, Voco® Makkah is with you every step of the way. We’re perfectly placed for Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages, our shuttle bus will transfer you to daily prayers at The Holy Mosque. We’re also close to Mina Valley and Mount Arafat. Thoughtfully designed rooms for two and up to four people, perfect for families or groups travelling together. All with our contemporary Voco® design, premium mattresses and a well-equipped bathroom with a powerful, aerated shower and indulgent toiletries. Want more space? Upgrade to our suites with separate living room. Global cuisine from top chefs is served around the clock in four eye-catching towers. Healthy breakfasts. All-day dining and late-night snacks are available.


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Voco® Makkah

A stage of Hajj journey. It is characterized by white tents. It has recently won the Guinness World Records Award for the largest tent city in the world. It provides many services, including the Mashaer Train, housing camps, catering, transportation system, integrated electricity system, and interconnected road network. Pilgrims usually spend the Day of Tarwiyah (the eighth day of Dhu al-Hijjah) there and return to Mina again to spend Day of Nahr (the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah) and the three days of Tashreeq (the eleventh, the twelfth, and thirteenth days of Dhul-Hijjah). Mina is the first stage of Hajj. It has a historical and religious status. It is famous for archaeological landmarks and historical events, as it is located within the boundaries of the Haram between Makkah and Muzdalifah, 7 km to the northeast of the Holy Mosque. Mina also includes the extension of “Ain Zubaida,” in addition to some old wells, including the well of Kadana. Mina is famous for the historical seasonal markets, including the Arab Market, which was given this name because most Arab pilgrims used to display their goods at this market from the tenth day to the thirteenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah.


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Mina

One of the stages of the pilgrim’s journey. It occurs on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, where pilgrims stand at Arafah. The Prophet, may peace and prayers be upon him, said: (Hajj is Arafah). That is why it is called the Greatest Day of Hajj.
Standing at Arafah and supplication anywhere within the boundaries of Arafah or the Mountain of Mercy are allowed on the day of Arafah.
On the day of Arafah, pilgrims join and shorten zuhr prayer and asr prayer. The prayer has a sermon as the Prophet, may peace and prayers be upon him, did as he performed Hajj, delivered a sermon, and led Muslims in his last farewell Hajj. Pilgrims start to depart Arafat to head to Muzdalifah after the sunset.
The day of Arafah has great virtues, as the Prophet, may peace and prayers be upon him, said that the day of Arafah is the best day for Allah.

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Arafah

Allah called it al- Mash'ar al-Haram in the Holy Qur’an: (But when you depart from 'Arafat, remember Allah at al- Mash'ar al-Haram). It is a stage of the Hajj journey. It is located between Mina and Arafah. The pilgrims stay overnight there after they depart Arafah. They join and shorten Maghrib and Isha prayers and collect pebbles for Jamarat, in Mina. Pilgrims stay there for part of the night or until the dawn of the next day, the day of Eid, to move to Mina.


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Muzdalifah

A mosque that was built in Arafah where the Prophet, may peace and prayers be upon him, delivered a sermon for the last farewell Hajj. In Namirah Mosque, thousands of pilgrims pray zuhr and asr prayers on the day of Arafah. It is located to the west of Arafah. The western part of the Mosque is located in Wadi ‘Arnah, which is a valley of Makkah Al-Mukarramah where the Prophet prohibited pilgrims from standing there because it is not a part of Arafat, but it is very close thereto.
Namirah Mosque is known in many books by several other names, such as the Mosque of the Prophet Ibrahim, Arafah Mosque, and Arnah Mosque. The name Arafah Mosque was originated from a village outside Arafah Area where the Prophet, may peace and prayers be upon him, resided and then moved to the valley, where he prayed zuhr and asr prayers and delivered a sermon in the Mosque.
During the era of the Saudi State, the Mosque witnessed the largest expansions in history, where it became the second largest mosque in Makkah in terms of area after the Holy Mosque. The length of the Mosque from east to west is 340 meters, and the width from north to south is 240 meters. Its area is more than 110,000 square meters. Behind the Mosque, there is a shaded area of 8 thousand square meters. The Mosque accommodates about 350 thousand worshippers. It has six minarets and an equipped outside broadcasting room for broadcasting the sermon and zuhr and asr prayers on the day of Arafat, directly by satellite.

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Namirah Mosque

One of the most prominent landmarks of Mina is the Jamarat or the Jamrah Pillars that are thrown at the Jamarat Bridge. The three Jamarat are located in Mina Valley. Currently, they are within the Jamarat Bridge, which is one of the great achievements of the Kingdom’s Government, in order to organize crowds and provide safety when they go to throw Jamarat. At the beginning of the Day of Nahr, only the seven pebbles of the biggest Jamrah are thrown. During the days of Tashreeq, each Jamrah is thrown at with seven pebbles, from the Smallest Jamrah, the Middle Jamrah, and finally the Biggest Jamrah. A pilgrim can throw Jamarat from any floor of the Jamarat Bridge. It is very important for pilgrims to abide by the schedule of Tafweej (Group Dispatching) set by the organizers for throwing Jamarat and the directions of movement, in order to maintain the safety and security of others. The Jamarat Bridge is one of the pioneering projects that has made a civilizational and engineering leap in the service of pilgrims. The Jamarat Facility consists of four floors, in addition to the ground floor. It is 80 meters wide and has 12 entrances for Jamarat and 12 exits in the four directions, which reduces overcrowding. The Bridge is linked to the pilgrim camps.


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Jamarat

Makkah Clock Royal Tower rises more than 400 meters above ground. It is the largest clock tower in the world, with a diameter of more than 40 meters. The clock weighs 36 thousand tons. The clock can be seen from all areas of Makkah al-Mukarramah from a distance of more than eight kilometers. The clock consists of four interfaces, and the largest word (Allah is Great) in the world can be seen above the clock, where the letter (A) in the word (Allah) is more than 23 meters long. The diameter of the crescent is 23 meters, constituting the largest crescent that has been made so far. The two testimonies of faith (I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His slave and messenger) can also be seen. The clock was designed in the Islamic style according to the strictest safety standards.


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World's Largest Clock Tower

Makkah has a host of fascinating, intimate museums that shed light on the city’s history as the birthplace of Islam and a crossroads for travelers from all over the world for centuries. The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques guides visitors through the construction and many phases of the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah as well as the Masjid An Nabawi in Medina—browse intricate marble arches, reclaimed wooden doors and much more, saved and restored from previous iterations of the mosques. You’ll have to get permission to visit the Kiswah Museum next door—though it’s well worth to see where the kiswah, the 670-kilogram black silk cloth draped on the Kaaba, is made by hand, and woven with calligraphic inscriptions done in threads made from real gold and silver. At the Makkah Museum, set in the opulent Al Zahir Palace, you can learn about the region’s pre-Islamic history, dating back to ancient rock art, and see some early-Islamic coins from Byzantine, Abbasid and Umayyad dynasties as well as rare copies of centuries-old Qurans and other important texts.


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Museums

The place where Jibreel first met the Prophet, may peace and prayers be upon him, and revealed to him the opening verses of the Qur’an (Recite in the name of your Lord who created). It is located 4 kilometers away from the northeastern side of the Holy Mosque. It was called Jabal al-Noor, as the lights of prophecy emerged there. Its height is 642 meters. It has a steep slope from 380 meters to 500 meters above sea level. It is five kilometers long and 250 meters wide. Its top resembles the camel's hump.
In Jabal al-Noor, there is the Cave of Hiraa, which is one of the most important places in the history of Islam and the prophecy, as the Prophet, may peace and prayers be upon him, used to seclude himself to worship Allah before the prophecy, away from the people of Makkah. It is a gap at the top of Jabal al-Noor. Its entrance faces the northern direction, and it is four cubits long and one and three-fourths cubits wide. A person who enters the Cave faces the Kaaba. Whoever stands at the top of Jabal al-Noor can see Makkah and its buildings.

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Jabal al-Noor (Mount of Light)

Endowment of King Abdul Aziz for the Two Holy Mosques Project is one of the largest architectural projects in the world. It is developed on 1.5 million square meters. It consists of seven adjacent towers with a height of 600 meters. Their capacity is 65 thousand people. The project includes a mosque accommodating 3,300 worshipers, in addition to parking lots linked to underground tunnels under the building and accommodating more than 1,000 vehicles. They also include water tanks with the capacity of more than m3 53,000, for water provision, especially at peak times, and around the clock.


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Endowment of King Abdul Aziz for the Two Holy Mosques

The Kiswah of the Kaaba is an integral part of the history of the Kaaba itself. It consists of black silk on which verses from the Holy Qur’an are embroidered with gold water. It consists of four pieces distributed on the faces of the Kaaba, in addition to a fifth piece, which is a curtain on the door of the Kaaba. The manufacturing of the Kiswah is supervised by the Kiswah Factory of the Holy Kaaba, which is located in the center of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The Kiswah is replaced with a new one once a year during Hajj, after the pilgrims go to Arafah.


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Kiswah (Covering) of the Kaaba

It is located in the eastern side of the Kaaba. It rises from the ground by more than 222 cm from Shazrawan. The door is 318 cm high, 170 cm wide, and about half a meter deep. Previously, the Kaaba had a hole to enter it, which was then replaced with a door, which had a long history and has been changed several times.
King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, may his soul rest in peace, commanded that a new door be manufactured in 1363 AH. It was then made of aluminum with a thickness of 2.5 cm and a height of 3.10 meters. It was supported with bars of iron. Then, the outer face of the door was covered with plates of silver plated with gold. The door was decorated with the fine names of Allah. During the reign of King Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, may Allah have mercy on him, he commanded the door to be replaced with a new one made of pure gold, which is currently in place.
For a long time, the door had been opened irregularly, which was dangerous to the lives of those who were in the crowd. This led to the door being opened only twice a year. The first time is in the month of Sha’ban, for washing the Kaaba, and the second time is at the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah, for washing the Kaaba and hanging the new Kiswah.

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Door of the Kaaba

The place to which the Prophet and his companion, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, lay hidden while they were on their way to Madina during Hijrah (Migration). It is located to the northern side of Thawr mountain, to the south of Makkah. Its height is 760 meters above sea level. It is about four kilometers away from the southern side of Makkah al-Mukarramah. It is a hollow rock of 1.25 m high. It has two entrances, one to the western side, by which the Prophet and his companion entered, and another entrance to the eastern side.


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Cave of Thawr

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia built the longest pedestrian road in the world. It is more than 25 kilometers long from Jabal Al Rahma (Mount of Mercy) in Arafah, to Mina, passing through Muzdalifah, to facilitate the movement of pilgrims according to the highest international standards, in order to provide pilgrims with comfort and safety during movement between the holy sites “Arafah – Muzdalifah, and Mina”. It includes 4 tracks. The first road is 5,100 linear meters long, the second is 7,580 linear meters long, the third is 7,556 linear meters long, and the fourth is 4,620 linear meters long. For the comfort of pilgrims, a track includes 1,000 seats, shades for sun protection, 57 directional boards, more than 400 high-tech lighting poles, 810 lanterns (LED), 25 lighting towers of 30 meters high, and 100 lanterns of 100 watts. More than 400 garbage bins have been installed on both sides of the road.


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The Longest Pedestrian Road in the World

The railway line that facilitates the arrival of pilgrims to the holy sites and links the southeast of Arafah with the southwest of Mina (Jamarat Area).
The train passes through the stations in Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina, at three stations for each location. The trip starts from Jamarat Station, passing through Mina and Muzdalifah, to Arafah, at speeds ranging between 80-120 km per hour. It runs without a driver, using automatic operation systems that are controlled by an operation and control center. There are 17 trains; 17 with 12 engines for each. They transport 300 pilgrims per trip. The capacity is 72,000 people per hour.
The train can be accessed by ramps, elevators, ordinary and electric stairs, and electronic gates.

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The Mashaer Train

- Al-Muhassab is a spacious area between Makkah and Mina. It is closer to Mina, and hence is associated with it. It is also called Al-Abtah.

**Origin of the name**
- It is called 'Al-Muhassab' because floods drive small pebbles (Hasba' in Arabic) into this valley. 
- 'Abtah' in Arabic denotes a spacious watercourse where sand and pebbles are torrential remnants.  

**Where is Al-Muhassab located?**
- Today, Al-Muhassab covers the areas of Gumayzah, Al-Malawi, and Al-Bayadiyah and extends as far as Rai' Adhakher.

Al-Muhassab

**Location of Dhi Tuwa Valley** 
- Dhi Tuwa Valley is located to the north of the Grand Mosque of Makkah. The greatest part of it is known today as Az-Zahir. It is an urban area where several urban residential neighborhoods have been built.

**Virtue of Dhi Tuwa Valley**
- Abdullah bin Omar, (may Allah be pleased with him and his father), often took great pains to find the places where the Prophet, (blessings and peace be upon him), prayed during his travels to pray in them. For example, whenever he travelled to Makkah, he spent the night before entering Makkah in Dhi Tuwa valley. In the morning he would wash and then enter Makkah in the daytime, and would report that the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, did so.

**Site of the Well of Dhi Tuwa Valley**
- The well of Thi Tuwa Valley is located in Jarwal neighborhood, Dhi Tuwa valley, in front of former Maternity Hospital.

**The story of the well during the conquest of Makkah**
- The importance of this historic well derives from the fact that the Messenger of Allah, (blessings and peace be upon him), stayed near it overnight before entering Makkah as a conqueror. In the morning, he went to the well, drank from its water, and took a bath. Here too the Prophet, (blessings and peace be upon him), distributed his army into units in preparation for entering Makkah. 

Dhi Tuwa Valley Well

This mosque is a model for building integrated mosques. It is one of the largest mosques in Makkah region, and is remarkable for offering numerous services and organizing various events.

**Location**: Al-Naseem neighborhood, Makkah

**Inauguration date**: 1434 AH

**Area**: 60,864 m2

**External area**: 10,000 m2

**Capacity**: 47,000 worshipers

**Number of floors**: 6 

**This mosque is characterized by**:
- Implementation of social programs
- Implementation of educational programs
- Recruiting volunteers during Hajj and 'Umrah seasons
- Receiving domestic and international delegations.

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Aisha Al-Rajhi Mosque

- Mount Noor is the place where Allah honored His Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him) with prophethood. This is where he used to spend his time in  worship of his Lord and in contemplation of Allah's creation.

- In this cave the history of mankind changed when Gabriel conveyed the revelation from Allah to Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him). The first thing that was revealed was: {Read! In the name of your Lord Who creates. [He] creates man from a clot. Read! And your Lord is the Most Bounteous. It is He Who teaches by the pen. [He] teaches man that which he does not know.}

**The location of the Cave of Hira'**
- North of the Grand Mosque, at the top of Jabal An-Noor.
- The cave is about 4.8 km (3 miles) from Makkah.
- Elevation: approximately 634 m (2080 ft.)
- The cave is a natural void with its entrance towards the north, which can accommodate up to 9 sitting people. It is about 1.6 m.

**Please note**
- It is neither obligatory nor recommended to visit the cave as it has nothing to do with the Hajj rituals. It should be noted that it is difficult for the elderly and sick to reach the cave.

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Mount Noor (Jabal An-Noor) and the cave of Hira

- King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Project for Zamzam Water operates in Makkah under the supervision and management of the Saudi National Water Company. It was launched in Ramadan, 1431 AH.

- The project supplies the Grand Mosques of Makkah and Madinah with Zamzam water. It also provides beneficiaries with safely bottled Zamzam water. The maximum production capacity of the project is 200,000 bottles per day.

- The project employees guide and direct beneficiaries and answer their inquiries about the services offered.

**You can buy Zamzam water bottles at the following outlets**
- Makkah: King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Project for Zamzam Water
- Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport
- Madina: Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Airport

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Zamzam and the King Abdullah Project

- The cave of Thawr is the small cave in which the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) stayed with his companion Abu Bakr as-Siddiq - may Allah be pleased with him - for three nights during his migration to Madinah, hiding from the eyes of the polytheists, while Allah protected and preserved him.
 
- Allah the Most High said: {Allah did help him before when the disbelievers forced him to go away from his home, and he was but the second of two: when the two were in the cave; when he was saying to his Companion, ""Be not distressed: indeed, Allah is with us}.

**Location of the cave**
- The cave is situated at the top of Mount Thawr, about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) from Makkah. Its elevation is approximately 748 metres (2454 ft.)

**The Cave of Thawr**
- The Cave of Thawr is a hollow rock, about 1.25 m (4.1 ft.) high. It has two openings: one to the east and one to the west and is located on the northern slope, at the top of Mount Thawr.

**Please note** 
It is neither obligatory nor recommended to visit the cave as it has nothing to do with the Hajj rituals. It should be noted that it is difficult for the elderly and sick to reach the cave due to the long distance, rough terrain and difficult accessibility.

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Thawr Mount and Cave

- This is an astronomical museum, located on the balcony of the clock tower at the highest point in Makkah. The museum uses the most advanced techniques of display and clarification of astronomy, the Qur’an’s views of astronomy, the efforts of Muslim scientists in the field of astronomy and space sciences, and many other important and interesting themes. It was launched in 1440 AH.
**Museum floors**
- **First floor**: Makkah Clock exhibits (building, features and techniques) 
- **Second floor**: time measurement, human innovations, and attempts to tell the time.
- **Third floor**: exhibits about the sun, the earth, the moon, and related themes.
- **Fourth Floor**: exhibits about the universe in general.
 
- At the end of the tour, the visitor can see the most beautiful and majestic view from the highest balcony: the Ka'bah and the Grand Mosque, and Makkah mountains and valleys.

**Location of the Museum** 
- The Clock Tower, Endowment of King Abdulaziz

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Clock Tower Museum

- It is the greatest mosque in Mina. It is the place where the Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace be upon him, stayed and prayed during the Farewell Hajj.

- Earlier prophets, (may peace be upon them), stopped and prayed in the site of this mosque. It was narrated that ""seventy prophets prayed in Al-Khayf Mosque."" 

- Pilgrims still pray there today.

**Location of Al-Khayf Mosque**
- It is located on King Faisal Road in Mina.

**Mosque area and capacity**
- Area: 25,000 m2
- It accommodates 45,000 worshippers.

- It has one long minaret in each corner.
- Pilgrims must not lie down or sleep in the mosque. They shall not disturb worshipers.

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Al-Khaif Mosque

- It is a historical mosque erected in the place from which the Mother of the Believers, Aishah bint Abi Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with her and her father) entered into the state of Ihram for her 'Umrah. It took place after the Farewell Pilgrimage.
- Aishah, (may Allah be pleased with her),  wished to leave Makkah after performing both Hajj and 'Umrah like the rest of the Companions, but she was unable to do 'Umrah due to the legitimate excuse that had befallen her. So, after completing the Hajj, the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) ordered her brother to take her to Al-Tan'eem (the place of the mosque today) so that she would enter into Ihram to do her 'Umrah.
- The mosque is located outside the Haram, west of Makkah, and is 7 km/4.3 miles from the Grand Mosque.
- The people of Makkah enter into their state of Ihram for 'Umrah from this mosque since it is the nearest point outside the Haram.
- This mosque was built during the era of Caliph Al-Mutawakkil (240 AH) and was rebuilt during the reign of King Fahd.
- Whoever wants to reperform the 'Umrah has to enter into the state of Ihram from At-Tan'eem, after obtaining a permit through one of these two apps: Eatamarna or Tawakkalna

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The Mosque of Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, in At-Tan'eem

- Namerah Mosque is one of the most important landmarks in Arafah. On the day of Arafah, thousands of pilgrims who come from all over the world pray in this mosque.

- This mosque was built on the site where the Messenger of Allah, (blessings and peace be upon him), prayed and delivered the farewell sermon.

- The Zuhr and Asr prayers are conducted in this mosque. The sermon on the Day of Arafah, which is broadcast by many Islamic televisions and radio stations, is also delivered from the pulpit of this mosque.

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Namerah Mosque

- This is an exhibition displaying the stages and ways of weaving the kiswah (the cloth cover of the Ka'bah), its history, and the Qur’anic verses and inscriptions on it.

**Visitors can**
- Have a good close-up look at the Qur’anic verses written on the honorable kiswah.
- Explore the details of the kiswah of all four sides of the Ka'bah.
- Explore the history of the kiswah and some pieces of old covers.
- Learn about the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving the Ka'bah and its kiswah.
- Watch a visual presentation of the stages of producing the kiswah in the Kingdom, and the stages of replacing it.
- At times, visitors can also participate in the sewing of the covering of the Ka'bah.

**Location**
- The Kiswah Factory and its Showroom is located on Jeddah Road in Makkah

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Kiswah of the Ka'bah Exhibition 

Makkah Mall, one of the most important malls in Makkah, is a large and diverse commercial complex that owns a large number of local and international stores for clothes, shoes, perfumes and accessories. It also contains a group of international restaurants serving fast food and international cafes, in addition to a play area for young and old.


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Makkah Mall

Souk Al Diyafa is one of the most famous shopping places in the city of Makkah, as it contains a large group of shops, which include many goods of the best brands, whether local or international.


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Souk Al Diyafa

Souk Al-Khalil -1 opened in 2013, located under Jabal Omar Hilton Suites Makkah – and Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah just steps away from the Grand Mosque (Masjid Al-Haram), Souk Al-Khalil -1 is one of the biggest commercial centers in Jabal Omar destination, where it features a diverse mix of retailers ranging from international retailers and local favorites to high-end boutiques. The selection of brands includes Abdul Samad Al-Qurashi, Footlocker, and MotherCare, in addition to luxury retailers such as Rolex, Sephora, and more.


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Souk Al-Khalil

Very few restaurants do not open in the early morning in Makkah, but a Maqam cafe is one of the few places that is characterized by serving Arabic, Turkish and American breakfast, and they have a group of Saudi chefs who serve the most delicious dishes, sweets, and Turkish coffee.

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Maqam

A sumptuous array of international flavours. located on the 11th floor of Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Al Bait

Afandim Restaurant is one of the most famous Turkish restaurants in Makkah, where its menu contains many distinctive options.

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Afandim

Relish Restaurant is one of the best, finest and most beautiful restaurants in Makkah. It is a Lebanese restaurant that offers a delicious menu of traditional Lebanese, Armenian, international and European cuisine prepared by the most skilled chefs.

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Relish

If you are a fan of Indian food, Dar Kurkum Restaurant is the best Indian restaurant in Makkah, the design of the restaurant is wonderful, it is beautifully decorated and has a special place for families and singles, the ambiance is very nice, nice and comfortable, it offers pop hospitality with special Indian dishes. Dar Karkoum is located in Al Razaviah, Al Nuzha, Makkah Al Mukarramah.

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Dar Kurkum

Al Tandoor Restaurant is considered one of the most important Indian restaurants in Makkah because of its delicious dishes, recipes, and the best taste of its Indian food.

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Al Tandoor

The <a href="https://www.kaia.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">airport</a> gives arrivals quick access to Makkah via the <a href="https://sar.hhr.sa/en/home" target="_blank">Haramain train station</a> adjacent to the arrival hall. They can also have access to <a href="https://www.saptco.com.sa/TripReservation/Search.aspx?lang=en-US" target="_blank">buses</a> going straight to the grand mosque. It also allows them to take a taxi or rent a car from rental companies and head to Makkah via Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, Huda Al-Sham Road, or the old Makkah-Jeddah Road, and stop at one of the car parks at the entrances to Makkah, and move from it to the Grand Mosque via <a href="https://www.rcmc.gov.sa/makkah-transport/makkah_bus" target="_blank">Makkah buses</a>. Upon arrival in Makkah, visitors must park rented cars in one of the car parks at the entrances to Makkah and proceed to the Grand Mosque by Makkah public buses or taxis.

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From King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah

From the airport, it is possible to get to the <a href="https://sar.hhr.sa/home" target="_blank">Al-Haramain train station</a> on King Abdulaziz Road via buses that take about 10 minutes to reach the train that transports travelers to Makkah. Alternatively, visitors can take a bus to Abi Dhar Street in the central area of the Prophet’s Mosque and take public <a href="https://www.saptco.com.sa/TripReservation/Search.aspx" target="_blank">transport buses</a> or taxis heading to Makkah. They may also choose to rent a car from rental companies at the airport and head to Makkah via the Makkah-Madina highway. stopping them in parking lots. Upon arrival in Makkah, visitors must park rented cars in one of the car parks at the entrances to Makkah, like <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/hmtSR6712gCjxNUL8" target="_blank">Al-Zahir parking lot</a> or <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/PLf2yCbYQRTX8PdLA" target="_blank">Al-Nawariah parking lot</a>, and proceed to the Grand Mosque by Makkah public buses or taxis.

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From Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina

Passengers arriving at <a href="https://gaca.gov.sa/web/en-gb/airport/taif-international-airport" target="_blank">Taif Airport</a> can go directly to Makkah by taxi or use public transport buses to <a href="https://www.saptco.com.sa/Buses/Transportation-between-Cities/Branches/taif-station.aspx?lang=en-US" target="_blank">Taif Station</a>, and proceed from there to the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

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From Taif International Airport

Passengers can travel from Jeddah to Makkah via the <a href="https://sar.hhr.sa/-/king-abdulaziz-international-airport" target="_blank">Haramain Train Stations at King Abdulaziz Airport</a> or <a href="https://sar.hhr.sa/-/jeddah" target="_blank">Sulaymaniyah Train Stations</a>. From there, they may proceed to Makkah Station in Al-Rusaifah District, and then to the Grand Mosque via Makkah buses.
Travelers from Jeddah to Makkah can take public transport buses from the corniche center area; they can also go by taxi from Al-Balad parking to the Grand Mosque. Alternatively, they may rent a car and take it to Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, Huda Al-Sham Road, or the old Makkah-Jeddah road. Upon arrival in Makkah, visitors must park rented cars in one of the car parks at the entrances to Makkah and proceed to the Grand Mosque by Makkah public buses or taxis.
You can book a ride via <a href="https://greentaxi.sa/en" target="_blank">Green Taxi</a>, <a href="https://www.careem.com/ar-sa/" target="_blank">Careem</a> or <a href="https://greentaxi.sa/en" target="_blank">Green Taxi</a>, <a href="https://www.uber.com/sa/en/" target="_blank">Uber</a>.

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From Jeddah City

Travelers from Madina can reach Makkah via the <a href="https://sar.hhr.sa/-/madinah" target="_blank">Al Haramain Train Station</a> on King Abdulaziz Street. They travel from there to Makkah Station linked to the Grand Mosque via <a href="https://www.saptco.com.sa/Buses/Home.aspx" target="_blank">public transport buses</a>. Visitors can travel to Makkah from Madina by public transport buses on Abi Dhar Street, next to the Prophet’s Mosque. They can also take a taxi from the same parking lot. These are special taxis that transport visitors between the Two Holy Mosques. Alternatively, travelers can rent a car in Madinah and travel to Makkah via the Makkah-Madina highway. Upon arrival in Makkah, visitors must park rented cars in one of the car parks at the entrances to Makkah and proceed to the Grand Mosque by Makkah public buses or taxis.

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From Madina City

Travelers from Taif Governorate can reach Makkah by <a href="https://www.saptco.com.sa/Buses/Home.aspx?lang=en-US" target="_blank">public transport buses</a> that depart from Al-Sail Road to Makkah. They also have the option of taking a taxi on the Al-Sail and Al-Hada roads. Alternatively, they may rent a car and travel to Makkah via one of the two roads that connect it with Taif.

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From Taif City

Makkah can be reached by sea via <a href="https://msccruisesksa.com/" target="_blank">cruise trips</a> coming to <a href="https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/saports/jeddah/pages/mainpage.aspx" target="_blank">Jeddah Islamic Port</a> from various countries of the world, in addition to Saudi cruise trips coming from different destinations to the Red Sea. From there, visitors may take a bus to transport them to Makkah.