Islam's holiest city, home of the Grand Mosque and the Holy Kaaba.
Makkah is Islam's holiest city, home to the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) and the Holy Kaaba. Millions visit every year for Hajj and Umrah. Entry to the city is reserved for Muslims.
Winter and spring offer the most comfortable weather for Umrah.
In-depth pages on the city's history, getting around, and the best times to visit.
A practical planning guide to visiting Makkah: how to secure an Umrah permit through the Nusuk platform, the best transport options from…
Read more ←From entry rules and the Nusuk app to local transport and weather, here are the essential practical points…
From the first expansion under Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab to the massive King Abdullah project, a journey…
From Jabal al-Nour and the Cave of Hira to Jabal Thawr, Mina, and Arafat — a practical guide to the historic…
From the world's tallest clock to the Abraj Al Bait shopping complex and its restaurants — a practical guide…
