Getting Around Mintaqat Makkah

  Metro Station near Mina, Mecca.
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  • Metro Station near Mina, Mecca.
      Metro Station near Mina, Mecca.
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  • The Track of the Metro.
      The Track of the Metro.
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  • Metro behind the trees.
      Metro behind the trees.
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  • Another view of the Metro from faraway.
      Another view of the Metro from faraway.
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  • View of a Metro station from my bus window.
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Buses for Groups.
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The Buses in Saudi Arabia.
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For groups mostly they use buses in Saudi Arabia as it is economical and even if you are alone you can join the group. The guide give you the information about the places you visit mostly the people who are going first time like to go with the group and of course it is a money saver package.

Written Oct 1, 2012

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Khatt al Trailat (the trailers road)
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Khatt al Trailat (the trailers road); that branch out from Makah Jeddah Old Road from Haddah village and pass by all the ancient houses between Haddah and al Jamoom continuing to al Jamoom crossing the Makkah Madinah Highway and continuing its way until it connect with Makkah Taif Road (al Sail Road) and from there to the eastern region.

Written May 19, 2007

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AL Shegdef
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caravan of camels

"AL Shegdef", the ancient means of ferrying pilgrims across the vast distances of Arabia.

Up to the immediate past, without the camel the vast deserts of Arabia could never have been utilized by man, nor could ancient transport systems have evolved there.

Two to three persons can set in one Shegdef usually for women and children.

In the photo caravan of camels carrying Shegdefs.

Written Feb 16, 2007

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Private Vans
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Our Van Got Hit.
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Private vans are a little expensive but in it you have the option to stop at any destination you like and roam around.

Written Oct 1, 2012

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A New Addition to the Transportation for Pilgrims.
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Metro Station near Mina, Mecca.
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They are constructing a new metro line which will be from Mecca to Medina. Now it is almost done till Jeddah. A Chinese company is building it and the work is progressing rapidly.

Written Sep 29, 2012

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Makkah-South Region Road
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Makkah-South Region Road.

2nd & 3rd photos: Gahwat al Jabal on AL Sahil Road (the coast road) the starting point to the South Region and Yemen.

Updated Jul 20, 2007

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Makkah-Taif Mountainous Road
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Makkah-Taif Mountainous Road.

Third & fourth photos: People from Tehamah selling honey at the top of the mountain.

Updated Jul 18, 2007

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Makkah-Madinah Road
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Makkah-Madinah Road.

Fourth and fifth photos are sasco stations on the middle of both Makkah-Madinah & Madinah-Makkah Roads.

Updated Jul 18, 2007

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Top 3 Hotels in Mintaqat Makkah

InterContinental Hotel Jeddah  Jiddah

 4 Reviews and 103 Opinions  I don't normally look to stay at the Intercontinental when I'm visiting a new city, but the hotel... 

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InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid  Mecca

 2 Reviews and 76 Opinions  I decided on staying at this hotel after looking at its location in Google Earth and reading reviews... 

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Sheraton Hotel  Jiddah

 4 Reviews and 72 Opinions  I stayed at the Sheraton Hotel because I was unable to get a reasonably priced booking for the... 

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