Makkah, or Mecca, is known as the holiest city in all of Islam. As such, non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the city. In addition to a holy pilgrimage, Makkah also offers active Muslims the opportunity to hike the Makkah Mountains. There… read more
Saudi Arabia does not offer normal outdoor activities; but then again, that is why people travel here in the first place. Whether it is camel racing, falconry or dune skiing, there is no lack of unique and exciting outdoor activity in this… read more
Saudi Arabia is a country steeped in religious tradition. It is home to two of Islam's holy cities--Medina and Mecca. A trip to the Middle East can also be fun for kids. The city of Riyadh hosts the Riyadh Zoo, as well as the National Museu… read more
The city of Mecca is the holiest place in the Islamic world. Ancient relics and pilgrimage sites attract millions of faithful worshipers each year. The city is located in Saudi Arabia's Mecca Province in the southwestern Hejaz region. The c… read more
Mecca--or Makkah, as it is known in Saudi Arabia and much of the rest of the Muslim world--is home to Islam's holiest site. As such, only Muslims are permitted to enter. As a Muslim, then, whether you are visiting the area to trek the deser… read more
Makkah--or Mecca, as it is often known in the West--is home to Islam's holiest site. As such, only Muslims are permitted to enter this Saudi Arabian city. As a Muslim, then, whether you are visiting the area to trek the desert, to complete… read more
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