King Abdulaziz International Airport 1 hr 8
Zamzam (12 min) Said to be a miracle created by God, this famous well is visited by millions of pilgrims every year. Station of Abraham (12 min) Holy stone in the Kaaba, associated with the rebuilding of the Kaaba by Ibrahim & Ismail. Makkah Clock (7 min) Clock tower Masjid al-Haram (11 min) Part of the Hajj pilgrimage, this mosque is the largest in the world & holds up to 4 million people. Jabal Al Nour (23 min) 642-meter mountain for hikes to a cave believed by Muslims to be a meditation place of Muhammad. Masjid Ayesha Miqat For Makkah (8 min) This mosque lies on the edge of Mecca & so is often used to put on Ihram during the Hajj. Al Hijaz Mall (13 min) Kaaba (10 min) Sacred ancient sanctuary, the most important Muslim pilgrimage site & a focal point of worship. Thowr Mountain (19 min) Mountain and cave Safa and Marwa (12 min) 2 hills inside the Great Mosque connected by a long gallery, part of the Hajj pilgrimage ritual. Jannat Al Muallaa Cemetery (9 min) Clock Tower Museum (7 min) Makkah Mall (17 min) Shopping and market Abraj Al Bait Mall (7 min) Ultra-tall skyscraper complex with hotels, a shopping mall, an Islamic museum & a large prayer room. Jabal Al Nour (23 min) 642-meter mountain for hikes to a cave believed by Muslims to be a meditation place of Muhammad. |