Your Umrah Isn’t Complete Without These Holy Spots
Umrah is amazing, but most people only do Tawaf → Sa’i → hotel → sleep → repeat. Big mistake. The Prophet visited these places regularly, made dua there, and some are literally where wahy came down. Skip the malls for one day and hit these instead. Trust me, the barakah hits different.
Quick Reality Check Before You Start
Makkah traffic is insane after Fajr and Maghrib. Book a private car or van for the whole day (300–450 SAR) instead of fighting for taxis at every stop.
Makkah’s Must-Visit Places (Beyond the Haram)
1. Jabal al-Nour & Hira Cave – Where It All Began
The exact spot Jibreel عليه السلام first said “Iqra”. 1,200 steps up, but the view and feeling at the top? Nothing compares.
Best Time & Taxi Route
Go at 5 AM (cooler + empty). Taxi route: Hotel → Umm Al-Qura Road → 15-min drive → base of mountain. Driver waits 2–3 hours (tell him in advance).
2. Jabal Thawr – The Cave of the Hijrah
Where Prophet and Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه hid for three days. Smaller climb than Hira, but spiritually heavier.
Pro Tip for Sisters & Elderly
If climbing isn’t possible, just seeing the mountain from the car and making dua is still rewarded.
3. Masjid Aisha (Tan’eem) – Fresh Ihram Spot
Want to do extra Umrah? Put on Ihram here instead of going all the way to Dhu al-Hulayfah.
Taxi Route & Cost
Any hotel in Markaziya → Tan’eem = 30–50 SAR round trip. Takes 10 minutes each way.
Bonus: Birth Place of Prophet & First Wahy House
Both are now libraries, but you can still pray two rak’ah outside and make emotional dua.
Madinah’s Unmissable Ziyarat Spots
1. Masjid Quba – First Masjid in Islam
Praying two rak’ah here = reward of one Umrah (Sahih Muslim). Go early morning, place is magical.
Fastest Taxi Route from Haramain Station
Station → Quba Road → 8-minute ride. Cost: 30–40 SAR.
2. Masjid Qiblatain – Where Qibla Changed
The only masjid with two mihrabs. The moment when “Turn your face toward Masjid al-Haram” was revealed.
3. Uhud Martyrs Cemetery
Graves of Hamza رضي الله عنه and the 70 shuhada. Cry guaranteed. Make dua for sabr here.
Full Madinah Ziyarat Route Most Drivers Follow (8–10 hours)
Hotel → Quba → Qiblatain → Uhud → Seven Mosques → Date Market → Back to hotel Total cost 2025: 400–550 SAR private car (split between 4–7 people = cheap!)
4. The Seven Mosques Area
Small historic mosques from Battle of Trench. Peaceful and almost empty.
Hidden Gem Almost Nobody Visits
Masjid Al-Ghamama – where Prophet prayed Eid and istisqa (rain prayer).
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How to Book the Perfect Ziyarat Taxi (Don’t Get Ripped Off)
Fixed Price vs Per-Hour Drama
Always negotiate full-day fixed price BEFORE getting in the car. Good drivers quote 400 SAR for Makkah ziyarat, 500–550 SAR for full Madinah route.
Best Companies That Know Every Spot by Heart
Mehar Transport drivers literally grew up in Madinah – they’ll tell you stories at every stop that make you tear up.
Exact WhatsApp Message to Send
“Assalamualaikum, need full Madinah ziyarat tomorrow for 6 people. Fixed price, new car, Urdu speaking driver who knows all historical spots properly. Please quote.”
Planning Ziyarat? Explore our Umrah Ziyarat Taxi Route Guide for must-visit places in Makkah and Madinah.
Final Thoughts – Don’t Leave Without These Places
I’ve done Umrah five times. The years I skipped ziyarat, something always felt missing. The year I did full routes in both cities? Best Umrah of my life, hands down.
Book your ziyarat car TODAY – even one extra Umrah at Tan’eem or two rak’ah at Quba changes everything.
Need a driver who actually knows the real spots (not just the tourist route)? WhatsApp Mehar Transport right now and tell them “Ziyarat guide reader” – they’ll treat you like VIP, Insha’Allah.
May Allah put barakah in every step you take in these blessed lands. 🤲