Location: Mecca
Top Things to do in Mecca
What to do and see in Mecca, Saudi Arabia: The Best Places and Tips
The prophet Mohammed's birthplace is Islam's spiritual center and is strictly off-limits to non-Muslims. The pillars of Islam state that all Muslims with the means must undertake Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, once in their lifetime. Those who visit the holy city are rewarded not just by proximity to landmarks and religious sites crucial to the religion, such as the Masjid Al Haram (Holy Mosque), the Mountain of Light, the Black Stone and the Well of Zamzam, but with the forgiveness of all their sins.
Restaurants in Mecca
1. Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
5 based on 936 reviews
Reviewed By 967syedw - Morton Grove, Illinois
This is a huge mosque and yet still not big enough to accommodate all worshipers. Amazing site and beautifully build by Saudi rulers. They take care of all worshiper who goes there and there are no discrimination based on color, country, or how wealthy you are. They treat everyone with respect and honor.
2. Kaaba
Overall Ratings
5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By Mohamed D
Its where you can feel relaxed , Satisfaction and safe . The place would be crowded and clean also. its prefered to do your umra in the night time to avoid the strong rays of sun !
3. Safa to Marwa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 771 reviews
Reviewed By Abdullah A - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The walk and slow run between alsafa and almarwah is a rukn in omrah and hajj. While walking the distance, my memory fly over years to the critical seconds when our mother hahar was walking and running between the two stones looking for help and her son was crying from hunger. But allah was there and gabtiel his angel unearthed zamzam to save the life of ismael and his mother and creat a miracle that lasts till eternity.
4. Black Stone
Overall Ratings
5 based on 803 reviews
This holy stone is the eastern cornerstone of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building towards which all Muslims pray. Many Muslims believe that the stone (originally white but now black from absorbing the sins of man) fell from heaven during the time of Adam and Eve.
Reviewed By F S - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Ka’bah, also known as Baytullah (The House of Allah) is the first house built for humanity to worship Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). The small, cubed building may not rival other famous buildings in terms of size but its impact on history and human beings is unmatched. It functions as the Qibla, the direction to which all Muslims pray five times a day.
Regarding the Ka’bah, Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) mentions in the Quran in Surah Al-Ma’idah: “Allah has made the Ka’bah, the Sacred House, an asylum of security and benefits (e.g., Hajj and Umrah) for mankind.” [5:97]
The Ka’bah has been built or adjusted on several occasions throughout history. The most famous builders are; the angels who originally constructed it; the first man and prophet, Adam (upon him be peace); Ebrahim (upon him be peace) with the help of his son Ismail (upon him be peace); by the Quraysh during the Jahiliyyah period (this was witnessed by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) when he was 25 years old) and by Abdullah bin Zubair (may Allah be pleased with him) in 65 AH who rebuilt it according to the wish of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him).
5. Station of Ibrahim
Overall Ratings
5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Mumtaz400 - Lahore
This is the site where Prophet Ibrahim (as) started to build the Kaaba; dear friends you are advised not to kiss it; as you are just supposed to learn from it; then I see a lot of people pushing each other; do respect others and respect yourself.
6. Jabal-al-noor (Mountain of Light)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
In the Muslim religion, Muhammad received his first revelation from God on this mountain.
Reviewed By jacguire m
The hike was challenging.it was quite high as well the steps helps u easy down the hike a little bit. there were a lot of beggars a long the hike,just prepare small change.the are shop at the peak,bit u need to come down a little bit and squeeze into a very small cave to arrive at the place where jibrail taught Rasulullah s.a.w iqra.
However,it was very sad that the hill was dirty along the hike,u could see plastic bottle is almost everywhere.it felt like the hill is a dumping side.i hope the local authorities will do something to preserve the quality and attraction.
I suggest to climb the hill during nite time.it colder and windier.
If you are going on ur own,from masjidil haram it would cost u,25-30 riyal per person.
7. Masjid Taneem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Izwar Z
If you intend to perform the Umrah more than once on your trip, making way to the Taneem mosque is the most conveninet as it sits just outside the borders of al-Haram.
it is quite well equipped for delegates to change into their ihram (if they are not already dressed in it) prior to heading back to Macca.
If you are staying around the GRand mosque, taxis are readily available at 60-100Saudi Riyals for a round trip.
Fares will vary in accordance to the peak and non-peak periods and it is for ONE TAXI, not per pax. My trip cost me SR80 (divided by 4, as we shared a cab).
Another note is that NEGOTIATE the fare (insist on a round trip, as some drivers will quote one way, with them asking you to take public transport back - which is something you do not want to do) before hopping on. And pay AFTER the trip, once you get back to Mecca.
8. Abraj Al-Bait Towers
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4.5 based on 465 reviews
Reviewed By Ashmath A - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Abraj al bait is the very modern and tallest tower just by the side and at the border of Haram. This is the closest commercial place to Kaaba and the Masjid. Its very tall 3 towers all connected which accommodate 5 - modern ultra luxury hotels, shopping mall, food courts. The hotels include, Fairmont towers, Raffles, Rayhaan by Rotana, Movenpick, Pullman Zam Zam etc,,
It is currently is tallest tower in Saudi Arabia and has a clock tower in the main building which is accessible for public to go on top.
Lots of food outlets and shops, the place is always crowded as this has public access and connected to the streets around.
9. Masjid Al Haram
Overall Ratings
5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Jazman I - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
No words to explain. Magnificent. Calm with pleasant and blessed energy.The great mosque is in the middle of construction to cater yearly increasing pilgrims. Still great experience since my last visit during 90's.
10. Mount Arafat
Overall Ratings
5 based on 57 reviews
