Jabal Thawr
جبل ثور
The mountain where the Prophet and Abu Bakr hid for three days in a cave during their migration to Medina. The climb is steep, but the summit has wide views.
Jabal Thawr lies south of Mecca, about 760 m above sea level. According to tradition, the Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr hid for three days in the Cave of Thawr near the summit during their migration to Medina, evading their pursuers. The trail is longer and steeper than the one up Jabal al-Noor, taking about 1.5 to 2 hours one way, and along the way you can look down over Mecca's southern outskirts. There is no entrance fee. It is best to go with companions and set off early in the morning, bringing plenty of water and a headlamp.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Abraj Al Bait (Makkah Clock Royal Tower)
- Jamarat Bridge
- Masjid al-Haram & Kaaba
- Mina
- Mosque of the Jinn
- Jannat al-Mu'alla
- Makkah Museum (Al-Zaher Palace)
- Jabal al-Nour & Hira Cave