Makkah Region

The province of Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which also includes the Red Sea gateway of Jeddah and the mountain town of Taif.

Makkah Region lies in western Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea. Mecca, within the province, is the holiest city in Islam and draws huge numbers of pilgrims each year, but non-Muslims may not enter the city. On the Red Sea coast, Jeddah is the commercial and tourist gateway, and its Al-Balad historic district is a World Heritage site; Taif, on the plateau, has a cool climate and is known for its rose cultivation. Coastal areas are most pleasant in winter (November–March), and the main gateway is King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.

Destinations

• Jeddah
• Mecca
• Ta'if

Itineraries

• Taif Highlands from Jeddah – Road trip from Jeddah up to the Hejaz plateau to visit rose farms, Al Hada, and Ash Shafa mountain villages.
• Hejaz Route: 7-Day Medina, AlUla & Jeddah – Enter via Medina and depart from Jeddah, traversing Hegra's rock tombs, the AlUla Oasis, and Al-Balad historic district.
• Umrah & Pilgrimage: Makkah & Medina – Enter via Jeddah, spend four nights in Makkah for Umrah, then take the high-speed train to Medina. Strictly for Muslims.