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Journey to Mecca: A Spiritual Adventure

Talha Uddin

Talha Uddin

29 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Kaaba, indulge in delicious cuisine at Raffles Makkah Restaurant, and discover hidden gems like Thour Cave and Jabal Al Nour.

Trip to Mecca

Day 1A Divine Welcome at Barn Cafe and Albaya Mosque
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$14

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$ 4

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Barn Cafe (بارن كافيه)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
11 - 14 min

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Albaya Mosque
Built in 761 CE, this legendary mosque has an open courtyard & offers regular prayer services.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Kaaba
Sacred ancient sanctuary, the most important Muslim pilgrimage site & a focal point of worship.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Raffles Makkah Restaurant (مطعم قصر مكة رافلز)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Thour Cave and Ucoffee
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$8

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$ 5

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

دارة القهوة
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
12 - 15 min

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Thour Cave
Well-known mountain featuring a hike to a cave that provided refuge for Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Ucoffee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3Savoring Zamzam Cafe and the Majesty of Masjid al-Haram
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$17

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Zamzam Cafe (زمزم كافيه)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
14 - 21 min

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Masjid al-Haram
Part of the Hajj pilgrimage, this mosque is the largest in the world & holds up to 4 million people.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Raffles Makkah Restaurant (مطعم قصر مكة رافلز)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
Day 4A Gastronomic Adventure at Al Baik and Al Qarmoshi
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$20

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$ 5

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Al Baik (البيك)
Al Baik is a chain of fast food restaurants in Saudi Arabia that primarily sells broasted chicken and shrimp with a variety of sauce.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
5 - 6 min

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Jabal Al Nour
642-meter mountain for hikes to a cave believed by Muslims to be a meditation place of Muhammad.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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القرموشي
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 5Glimpses of Modernity at The Clock Towers and Al Dira Restaurant
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$14

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Raffles Makkah Restaurant (مطعم قصر مكة رافلز)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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The Clock Towers
Ultra-tall skyscraper complex with hotels, a shopping mall, an Islamic museum & a large prayer room.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Al Dira Restaurant
In a palatial Saudi setting, prepare to be dazzled by a lavish buffet—an almost-endless selection of dishes ranging from authentic Bedouin to Levant—and live ouzi stations. The restaurant accommodates 499 guests
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 6Delightful Flavors at Kafeteria Al Khartoum and Dominos Pizza
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$11

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$ 6

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

كفتريا الخرطوم
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
6 - 8 min

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Aisha Al Rajhi Mosque
Contemporary mosque with soaring minarets & a vast prayer hall decorated in black & white marble.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Aisha Masjid
This mosque lies on the edge of Mecca & so is often used to put on Ihram during the Hajj.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Dominos Pizza (دومينوز بيتزا)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 7A Day of Rest and Reflection
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$0

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 8Spiritual Journey at Safa and Marwa and Culinary Delights at Al Dira Restaurant
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$14

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Starbucks (ستاربكس)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Safa and Marwa (Saee)
2 hills inside the Great Mosque connected by a long gallery, part of the Hajj pilgrimage ritual.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Directions

Al Dira Restaurant
In a palatial Saudi setting, prepare to be dazzled by a lavish buffet—an almost-endless selection of dishes ranging from authentic Bedouin to Levant—and live ouzi stations. The restaurant accommodates 499 guests
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 9Embracing Tranquility and Serenity
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$0

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 10Breathtaking Views at Mount Arafat and Moroccan Delights at Al Marsa
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$13

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$ 5

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

ستاربكس
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
18 - 22 min

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Mount Arafat
This famous 70m-high granite hill topped by a large pillar is a Muslim pilgrimage site.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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المرسى المغربي
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $133 In total

Activities & Food:$111
Transport:$22