Makkah

Holy site

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.

An aerieal view of the Prophet's mosque with its umbrellas, minarets and the Green Dome showing

Traveling by Air

From King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah
The airport gives arrivals quick access to Makkah via the Haramain train station adjacent to the arrival hall. They can also have access to buses 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 Makkah buses. 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.

An aerieal view of the Prophet's mosque with its umbrellas, minarets and the Green Dome showing

Traveling by Air

From Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina
From the airport, it is possible to get to the Al-Haramain train station 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 transport buses 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 Al-Zahir parking lot or Al-Nawariah parking lot, and proceed to the Grand Mosque by Makkah public buses or taxis.

An aerieal view of the Prophet's mosque with its umbrellas, minarets and the Green Dome showing

Traveling by Air

From Taif International Airport
Passengers arriving at Taif Airport can go directly to Makkah by taxi or use public transport buses to Taif Station, and proceed from there to the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

An aerieal view of the Prophet's mosque with its umbrellas, minarets and the Green Dome showing

Traveling by Road

From Jeddah City
Passengers can travel from Jeddah to Makkah via the Haramain Train Stations at King Abdulaziz Airport or Sulaymaniyah Train Stations. 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 Green Taxi, Careem or Green Taxi, Uber.

An aerieal view of the Prophet's mosque with its umbrellas, minarets and the Green Dome showing

Traveling by Road

From Madina City
Travelers from Madina can reach Makkah via the Al Haramain Train Station on King Abdulaziz Street. They travel from there to Makkah Station linked to the Grand Mosque via public transport buses. 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.

An aerieal view of the Prophet's mosque with its umbrellas, minarets and the Green Dome showing

Traveling by Road

From Taif City
Travelers from Taif Governorate can reach Makkah by public transport buses 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.

An aerieal view of the Prophet's mosque with its umbrellas, minarets and the Green Dome showing

By Sea

From Jeddah Islamic Port
Makkah can be reached by sea via cruise trips coming to Jeddah Islamic Port 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.

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