Places to visit in makkah
Makkah province has the most number of visitors from around the world, where they visit many landmarks of Mecca, including:
Masjid Al Haram (The Haram Mosque)
The magnificent Grand Mosque was built in the seventh century. Surrounded by the Kaaba. As one of the Hajj and Umrah destinations, it welcomes millions of worshipers every year. The history of the oldest part in the modern form of the mosque dates back to the 16th century, and many expansions have been carried out; including several important religious landmarks, such as: the Shrine of Ibrahim, Bir Zamzam, Al-Safa, and Al-Marwa.
The Ka’bah
The Kaaba is considered the holiest place in Mecca, whose name means the cube, and mediates the square of the Grand Mosque. It is the Qibla (direction of prayer) of the Muslims around the world, circumambulating those around it during Hajj or Umrah. The height of the Kaaba is about 15 meters.
Cave of Thor
Ghar “Jabal” Thur is located in Makkah on a small mountain with a height of about 761 meters. This cave has great religious importance for Muslims, as the Prophet and his companion Abu Bakr went into hiding for three days from the Quraysh. While they emigrated to Madinah. Since then, the place has become a symbol of faith and hope.
Jabal Al Nour
Jabal al-Nur is famous for its cave of Hira, where the Prophet Muhammad received his first inspiration. It is a major attraction for pilgrims from all over the world who come to Makkah to perform the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. Jabal Al-Nour is a short drive northwest of the old city. Visitors try to reach the top of the mountain at dawn or in the evening due to the intense sun during the day, climbing to the mountain is easy as it takes from 45 minutes to 3 hours. So you have to bring plenty of water, and if you are climbing at night you will need a flashlight.
Makkah Museum
This museum is known as the Exhibition Of The Two Holy Mosque Architecture Museum. It is an exhibition of architecture and antiquities, which contains a treasure trove of artifacts from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque (the Prophet's Mosque) in Medina.
Jeddah to Makkah
Public Transportation The cheapest way to get from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Makkah is by bus. Makkah has an inexpensive public bus network. It delivers travelers from and to the Grand Mosque. Taxi The easiest and fastest way to get from Jeddah to Makkah is to get a comfortable taxi from the airport. But it is better to negotiate prices in advance with the driver. Mecca is only 50-60 minutes away from Jeddah depending on traffic. Private company There are private companies that you can book a private car for a day or even a week. You will have to negotiate with them and arrange the prices. Another option is to have a car arranged by the hotel to pick you up from the airport to the hotel. This costs much more than getting a taxi because every hotel has different rates. You can check transportation options with your hotel.
