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Everything you need to know, before you go.

A calm, practical guide to the rites, the du'as, the logistics, and the places worth your time, so you arrive prepared and travel with confidence.

Destinations

Places to see across Saudi Arabia

Beyond the rites, there's a whole country to explore. Choose a city to see what it's known for and what to do while you're there.

Makkah مكة المكرمة

The holiest city in Islam and the heart of every Umrah.

Home of the Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba. Every Umrah centres here, with hotels rated largely by their walking distance to the haram.

Tawaf and Sa'i are performed at the Masjid al-Haram. Hotel choice is really a choice about how far you'll walk to prayer.

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Other things to do

  • Jabal al-Nour

    The mountain of the Cave of Hira, a short drive from the haram.

  • Makkah Museum

    History of the two holy mosques and the city.

  • Jabal Thawr

    The cave of the Hijrah, for those who want to walk the history.

  • Clock Tower views

    The observation deck overlooking the haram.