A 6 Day Umrah in Mecca
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Mecca is closed to non-Muslims, so this is a pilgrim’s plan, not a tourist itinerary. Six days is enough to complete Umrah properly in Mecca and still pair the trip with Medina, the common addition for anyone travelling this far, to visit the Prophet’s Mosque.
Before you travel
- Nusuk Umrah permit confirmed and printed
- MenACWY meningitis certificate in hand
- Ihram garments packed (men); modest clothing (women)
- Hotel booked within walking distance of the Haram
- Haramain train tickets booked for the Medina leg
Day 1
Fly into Jeddah, then transfer to Mecca by road (roughly 1-1.5 hours) or the Haramain High-Speed Railway (roughly 30-45 minutes). Check in near the Haram and rest fully.
Day 2
Enter ihram at or before the miqat, then perform Umrah: tawaf around the Kaaba, sa’i between Safa and Marwa, and halq or taqsir to close the rites.
Day 3
Spend the morning in prayer, then take on ziyarah: the climb to Jabal al-Nour and the Cave of Hira runs about 1,750 steps and 1-2 hours each way, so start early. Jannat al-Mu’alla cemetery is a shorter alternative.
Day 4
Use this day for a second Umrah, re-entering ihram and repeating the full sequence, or simply spend it in prayer at the Haram. Use any remaining time to pick up dates and Zamzam water before leaving Mecca.
Day 5
Take the Haramain High-Speed Railway from Mecca to Medina, a journey of roughly 2-2.5 hours. Check in and spend the rest of the day visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.
Day 6
Use the morning for further prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque, then transfer to Medina’s airport (MED) for your departure flight, or back to Jeddah if your return routes through there. Build in extra time for the journey and airport procedures.
Quick Reference
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Mecca, rest |
| 2 | Umrah |
| 3 | Ziyarah (Jabal al-Nour or Jannat al-Mu’alla) |
| 4 | Repeat Umrah or prayer |
| 5 | Travel to Medina, Prophet’s Mosque |
| 6 | Medina, departure |
For a plan that adds Jabal Thawr before the Medina leg, see the 7 day itinerary; for a Mecca-only trip, see the 5 day plan.
Book your Haramain train tickets for the Mecca-Medina leg as early as your hotel; the route sells out fast around Ramadan and Hajj season.