Transport in Mecca

Mecca, western Saudi Arabia city, located in the Ṣirat Mountains. It is the holiest of
Muslim cities. Muhammad, the founder of Islam, was born in Mecca, and it is toward
this religious centre that Muslims turn five times daily in prayer. All devout and able
Muslims attempt a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. Because it is
sacred, only Muslims are allowed to enter the city.

Makkah has a network of public buses and privately owned microbuses. They
operate along routes that run to and from the Grand Mosque. Public buses are
inexpensive, widely used and go all over the city, though travel and wait times can be
considerable. Fares for microbuses are also reasonable, but routes are limited to
areas around Al Haram, such as Aziziyah and Taneem.

The next form of transport is Makkah Metro, it will have four lines that service two
stations near the Grand Mosque. Currently, Makkah’s only metro system is the
Mashaer Railway. Called the Hajj Metro, it operates only during Hajj season, with
nine stations and kilometers of tracks connecting the pilgrimage sites of Arafat, Mina
and Muzdalifah.

Comfortable and efficient, taxis are widely available for travel in the city. However,
they are the most expensive option, especially during Hajj and Ramadan. During
these times, drivers don’t use meters, so it’s best to negotiate fares in advance. Most
hotel concierges are happy to help pilgrims with taxi service.

In the end, mecca it’s a beautiful city besides it’s a holy city for Muslims, it has a
beautiful mountains view, has a delicious desert, I strongly recommended to visit it.