Saudi Arabia · Asia#13 most-visited city

Makkah

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Plan a family trip to Makkah. What to do with kids, best time to visit, where to stay, and family tips from ErBiage.

Makkah is unlike any other city on this list — a place of religious pilgrimage restricted to Muslim visitors, welcoming millions each year for Umrah and Hajj. For Muslim families, Makkah is a formative, once-in-a-lifetime experience; for non-Muslim families, this is not a destination to plan a visit to, and travel to Makkah city itself is restricted. If you're travelling with children to perform Umrah, plan around child-friendly hotels near the Haram, budget for stroller access, and read Saudi Arabia's official guidance on documentation and vaccinations well ahead of time.

What to do in Makkah

Masjid al-Haram

The Great Mosque and Kaaba — the heart of the pilgrimage.

Family-friendly Umrah operators

Book packages that include child support and near-Haram stays.

Clock Tower complex

Hotels and services adjacent to the Haram — book early.

Start planning your Makkah trip.

Your first trip is free. Bring the whole family — grandparents to toddlers.

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