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Journey to the Sacred City: 6 Days in Mecca

sofiane Bouchakor

sofiane Bouchakor

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you visit iconic landmarks and experience the profound spirituality of this sacred place.

Trip to Mecca

Day 1Unveiling the Sacred: Kaaba, Abu Qubays, and Mecca Museum
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$0

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$ 5

Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Kaaba
Sacred ancient sanctuary, the most important Muslim pilgrimage site & a focal point of worship.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Abu Qubays
Site of multiple Islamic fables, including where prophet Muhammad broke the moon in 2 pieces.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Mecca Museum
Extensive displays of Islamic images, calligraphy & design housed in the former Al Zahir Palace.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Discovering the Treasures: Al Muallaa Cemetery, Maqaam-e-ibrahim, Clock Tower Museum, and The Clock Towers
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$0

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$ 5

Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Al Muallaa Cemetery
Huge, walled cemetery sacred to Islam, where members of the Prophet Muhammad's family are buried.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Maqaam-e-ibrahim
Holy stone in the Kaaba, associated with the rebuilding of the Kaaba by Ibrahim & Ismail.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Clock Tower Museum
Museum & viewing deck in a soaring clock tower, home to displays of historic timekeeping devices.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Clock Towers
Ultra-tall skyscraper complex with hotels, a shopping mall, an Islamic museum & a large prayer room.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Divine Serenity: Masjid al-Haram, Aisha Al Rajhi Mosque, and Albaya Mosque
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$ 7

Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Aisha Al Rajhi Mosque
Contemporary mosque with soaring minarets & a vast prayer hall decorated in black & white marble.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Albaya Mosque
Built in 761 CE, this legendary mosque has an open courtyard & offers regular prayer services.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Unraveling the Past: Center for the History of Mecca and Thour Cave
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$ 7

Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Center for the History of Mecca
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Thour Cave
Well-known mountain featuring a hike to a cave that provided refuge for Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 5Ascending to Spiritual Heights: Mount Arafat
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$ 5

Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Mount Arafat
This famous 70m-high granite hill topped by a large pillar is a Muslim pilgrimage site.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Seeking Enlightenment: Jabal Al Nour and Safa and Marwa (Saee)
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$ 5

Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 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.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $30 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$30