10 Best Places to Visit in Makkah

Looking to explore the city of Makkah after your Umrah? As Umrah takes a few hours to complete, you have sufficient time to explore this holy city. Some of the attractions are in and around Masjid Al Haram. However, you would need to book a taxi to visit the rest of the places. 

Here’s a list of top 10 places to visit in Makkah:

1. Masjid Al Haram

Also known as the Grand Mosque in Makkah, it is the most revered site in Islamic history. It is here where pilgrimages such as Umrah and Hajj take place. The mosque is not just a place of worship, but a symbol of the rich spiritual history of the Islamic faith.

The Masjid Al-Haram mosque houses the Kaaba, a cube-shaped structure that Muslims worldwide face during their daily prayers. The Kaaba is of immense significance to Muslims and holds a special place in their hearts. Additionally, Masjid Al-Haram serves as the starting point of the Hajj pilgrimage, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The pilgrimage draws millions of Muslims every year, who come together to demonstrate their unity, humility, and devotion.

2. Holy Ka’aba

Known as the ‘House of Allah’, the Holy Kaaba is the main focal point in Islam where Muslims from around the world face it to pray 5 times a day. It also houses the Black Stone, also known as the ‘Hajre Aswad’.

Head over to our complete guide on the Holy Ka’aba, where we discuss its history, and its significance in Islam.

3. Clock Tower Museum

Get a bird’s eye view of the holy city at the viewing deck available in the Clock Tower, one of the tallest and biggest buildings in the world.

Walk towards the Abraj Al-Bait complex to visit the Clock Tower Museum, one of the many modern tourist attractions, and places to visit in Makkah. It’s spread over 4 floors lit with information about the universe, Islam, and its history. The museum is open from 1 PM – 6 PM and ticket prices start at SAR 150 per person.

4. The Ka’aba Kiswa Factory

Observe the skilled Saudi artisans as they meticulously craft the black and gold cover, known as the ‘Kiswa’, for the Holy Ka’aba.

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5. Jannat-al-Mu’alla

Visit this revered burial ground that is home to many of the Prophet’s relatives, where you can pay your respects.

6. Maktaba Makkah-al-Mukarramah

Explore the nearby library within close proximity to Masjid Al-Haram, which is believed to be the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad, and one of the many places to visit in Makkah after finishing the Umrah rituals.

7. Jabal Al-Nour

Climb the ‘Mountain of Light’ where Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation. It is one of the many important tourist places around the city of Makkah.

8. Cave Hira

Located 4km away from the Holy Kaaba, Cave Hira is an iconic site situated inside Jabal An-Nour. Tourists can climb up to the cave, explore, and ponder upon the life of our Prophet (Peace be upon him) and how he meditated inside the cave. 

9. Mount Arafat

Popularly known as ‘Jabal Arafat’, it is the place where the beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) stood and delivered his last sermon to his companions and the Muslims accompanying him on Hajj.
While you visit here, there is nothing much to see. You can spend a few minutes and continue exploring other nearby holy places.

10. Jabal Thawr

Visit the mountain where our beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him) and his companion Abu Bakr (RA) hid inside for 3 days from their enemies. It is one of the many important tourist places around the city of Makkah.

The city of Makkah has a very long history and holds a significant value in Islam. To explore this beautiful city, head over to our website at Umrahme.com and browse through our variety of Umrah packages, catering to all kinds of budgets.