The barren desert land of Makkah is said to have been uninhabited prior to the arrival of Abraham some 4,000 years ago. There, Abraham left is son Ismail along with his wife Hajar and as he left he supplicated to God saying “My Lord, make this city (Makkah) a place of security and provide its people with fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day.”
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Destination Overview
The barren desert land of Makkah is said to have been uninhabited prior to the arrival of Abraham some 4,000 years ago. There, Abraham left is son Ismail along with his wife Hajar and as he left he supplicated to God saying “My Lord, make this city (Makkah) a place of security and provide its people with fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day.”
Makkah is refered to in the Quran and the Bible as Bakka- a location at the bottom of a valley. Until 30 years ago, the mountains that surrounded the grand Mosque had a towering presence. Today, many of those mountains have been demolished to make way for hundreds of new hotels- part of the a re-development programme of the entire haram area.
Today Makkah offers a range of international hotel brands ranging from 3* simplicity to 5* opulence. The new hotels offer standards that are in keeping with western expectations and at prices that cater to most budgets. One thing that remains constant in Makkah is the pure energy with streets abuzz with pilgrims that have travelled from all corners of the earth to build their connection and relationship with God.
No matter what time of day you choose to leave your hotel, you will find Makkah is alive. The bustling streets are lined with shops selling a range of items targeted at pilgrims visiting the holy lands. Restaurants and fast food outlets offer cuisine from Asia, the Far East and North America in addition to all the Arabic favorites such as Shawarma and Falafel. The grand mosque itself is never quiet- just very busy or less busy. Even in the middle of the night you will see a sea of individuals and families alike either engaged in private worship and contemplation. Makkah, most visitors say, is one of those places where you sleep very little and yet feel more energetic than ever.
When to visit Makkah (Mecca)
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Top Attractions
You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Travel Concierge have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Makkah (Mecca). If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Makkah (Mecca), give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on 0161 729 0099
