How to Spend 4 Days in Makkah - A Complete Itinerary for Makkah

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Day 1 | Morning

Masjid Al Haram

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Al Haram, Mecca 24231

At the heart of Mecca is the spacious Great Mosque, which can accommodate 4 million worshippers. The center of the Great Mosque is the Kaaba, a square building wrapped in black silk with golden calligraphy in the center. A holy mosque is a sacred mosque in Islam where pilgrims perform a small pilgrimage, wearing appropriate clothing and taking prescribed steps such as a tawaf (seven laps around the Kaaba), or Walk seven times between Mount Safa and Mount Marwa.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: beautifull place in the whole world you can feel that you are a real human

Hussien: The most BEAUTIFUL place in the world #Mekkah #Mecca #KSA

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Kaaba.

Kaaba

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Saudi Arabia,Mecca,Masjid al Haram,

Kaaba, also known as Kaaba or Kaaba Kaaba, is a cubic building. According to legend, it was built by Adam (Adam) and jointly built by Ibrahim and Ismaili. According to Islamic tradition, Kaaba is an earthly version of the "place where angels worship Allah", and Kaaba's location is directly under the building of heaven.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Kaaba, Raffles Makkah Palace nearby is the best place to stay.

Raffles Makkah Palace

The 5-star Raffles Makkah Palace offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Mecca. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. To be found at the hotel are free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, facilities for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like complimentary tea, closet, towels, slippers, complimentary instant coffee. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including fitness center, sauna, spa, massage, steamroom, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at Raffles Makkah Palace.

Day 2 | Morning

Abraj Al-Bait Towers

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

The abrajal-bait tower, also known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel, is a complex of buildings in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This building complex holds a number of world records. It is the world's tallest clock tower, the world's largest clock face and the world's largest building. The peculiar and complex tower became the third tallest building in the world in 2015, after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Shanghai Tower in China.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: very beautiful and peaceful place place where i got relax too much

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Abraj Al-Bait Towers, don’t forget pay a visit to Masjid Taneem.

Masjid Taneem

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: FR92+2GR, At Taniem, Makkah al-Mukarramah 24223

Tanim Mosque is located in Mecca, Arabia, with convenient transportation and fresh air. It is a beautiful and quiet mosque.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: wish see it again

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel

Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba is located in Makkah, 800 metres from Masjid Al Haram. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a TV. Some rooms include views of the mountain or city. Extras include bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Safwah tower is 1 km from Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba, while Abraj Al Bait is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is King Abdulaziz International Airport, 74 km from Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba.

Day 3 | Morning

Great Mosque of Mecca - Masjid al-Haram

Location: Al Masjid Al Haram Rd, Mecca 24231 Saudi Arabia

Reviews from Real Guests:

Sabscool: visiting the holy mosque in mecca for doing Umra and Hajj is one of the most peaceful moments that a person can feel in his life

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Great Mosque of Mecca - Masjid al-Haram, you can head to Mount Arafat, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Mount Arafat

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Mount Arafat (Mount Arafat) is a hill located in the east of Mecca City, 70 meters high, it is said that the Islamic prophet Mohammed preached the site. According to tradition, devotees must go to Mount Arafat to pray on the second day of the Hajj, otherwise the Hajj will be considered invalid.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: i visited it 2 time and i like to go every time

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Conrad Makkah is the best places.

Conrad Makkah

Located in Ajyad, Conrad Makkah Hotel is a perfect starting point from which to explore Mecca. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, wheelchair accessible, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, valet parking are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including fitness center, outdoor pool. Conrad Makkah Hotel is an excellent choice from which to explore Mecca or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

Day 4 | Morning

Black Stone

Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

The well-known black stone is inlaid on the wall in the southeast corner of the Kaaba. It is a black, reddish brown stone with a diameter of 30 cm. It is smooth and irregular in oval shape. It has some red spots and yellow ripples on it. The resulting cracks were bound with a silver hoop 0.1 meters wide.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Black Stone, don’t forget pay a visit to Jabal Al Nour.

Jabal Al Nour

Location: Jabal Al Nour, Jabal An Nur, Mecca 24238, Saudi Arabia

Jabal AlNour is a majestic mountain in the Mecca region and is a good hiking spot, with a panoramic view from the top of the mountain, which is very beautiful.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: pretty mountain

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Jabal Al Nour, Le Meridien Makkah nearby is the best place to stay.

Le Meridien Makkah

Set in a prime location of Mecca, Le Meridien Makkah puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Le Meridien Makkah. Television LCD/plasma screen, air conditioning, wake-up service, desk, mini bar can be found in selected guestrooms. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Le Meridien Makkah is an excellent choice from which to explore Mecca or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

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