Mecca, Saudi Arabia

9 Best Things to Do in Mecca

The sights travelers rate highest in Mecca, with what makes each worth your time.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 23 places we track in Mecca. Updated monthly.

  1. Masjidil Haram Mekkah

    Religious siteFree entry

    Masjidil Haram, also known as the Grand Mosque, is the largest mosque in the world and the holiest site in Islam, located in the heart of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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  2. Safa to Marwa

    LandmarkFree entry

    Safa and Marwa are two small hills located within the Masjid al-Haram complex in Mecca.

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  3. Black Stone

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Black Stone (Al-Hajar al-Aswad) is an ancient, dark stone embedded in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, the cube-shaped building at the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

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  4. Kaaba

    Religious site

    The Kaaba, a cube-shaped structure draped in black silk, stands at the center of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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  5. Abraj Al-Bait Towers

    Landmark

    The Abraj Al-Bait Towers, also known as the Mecca Royal Clock Tower, is a towering complex of seven skyscrapers that dominate the skyline of Mecca.

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  6. Masjid Taneem

    Religious siteFree entry

    Masjid Taneem, also known as Masjid Aisha, is a significant religious site located in the Al Hil district of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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  7. Station of Ibrahim

    Religious siteFree entry

    The Station of Ibrahim, or Maqam Ibrahim, is a small stone enclosure located directly in front of the Kaaba within the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.

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  8. Hira Cultural District

    Museum

    The Hira Cultural District is a modern museum and cultural complex located near the historic Hira cave in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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  9. Makka auction

    MarketFree entry

    Makka Auction is a bustling market located on Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, one of the main arteries leading to the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.

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