Getting around Makkah is unlike any other city. Roads near the Masjid al-Haram are congested at peak prayer times and during the Umrah and Hajj seasons, and hotels can sit some distance from the nearest place a vehicle is allowed to stop. Al Safa Taxi provides private taxi service in Makkah for pilgrims, families and visitors who want a reliable driver at an agreed time.
Taxi in Makkah for hotels and the Haram
Many Makkah hotels are within walking distance of the Masjid al-Haram, but vehicle access to the central area is restricted and can change with crowd levels. Tell us which hotel you are staying at and we will plan pickups and drop-offs around the closest practical point.
For families with young children or older passengers, planning departures around prayer times can make a noticeable difference to how comfortable the journey is.
Umrah transportation in Makkah
Pilgrims often need transport beyond the Haram itself: to and from the hotel, to Masjid Aisha (Tan'im), or between Makkah and other cities. We arrange private cars and larger vehicles for individuals, families and groups. See our Umrah transportation page for how a complete trip can be planned.
Makkah Ziyarat
Makkah Ziyarat usually covers historical and religious places such as Jabal al-Noor, the mountain of the Cave of Hira, Jabal Thawr, Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah and Jannat al-Mu'alla. We arrange private Ziyarat trips by car, timed around your schedule and the prayer times.
Travelling from Makkah to other cities
Makkah has no commercial airport, so most visitors fly in and out of Jeddah. We run transfers between Makkah and Jeddah Airport in both directions, as well as private journeys to Madinah and Taif.