Landmarks in Makkah and Madinah

The key places around the Haram and the Prophet's Mosque, with map points and your distance to each one.

The Kaaba with the Makkah Clock Tower and minarets of Masjid al Haram behind it — The Kaaba and Masjid al Haram, Makkah.

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Masjid al Haram and the Kaaba

Grand Mosque, Makkah. The centre of Makkah. Every distance in this guide is measured from here.

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Abraj Al Bait Clock Towers

Landmark tower and mall, Makkah. The tower complex next to the Haram with a large mall and food court.

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Safa and Marwa

Sai walkway, Makkah. The walkway for sai, inside the mosque building.

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Jabal Omar

District, Makkah. Hotels, shops and restaurants a short walk from the Haram.

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Ajyad

District, Makkah. The busy area south of the Haram with many hotels and restaurants.

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Jabal al Nour and Cave Hira

Mountain and cave, Makkah. Where the first revelation came. Go early and carry water.

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Jabal Thawr

Mountain, Makkah. Where the Prophet and Abu Bakr sheltered during the Hijra.

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Masjid Aisha at Tanim

Mosque and miqat, Makkah. The nearest place outside the Haram boundary to put on ihram.

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Mina

Hajj site, Makkah. The tent city used during Hajj.

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Muzdalifah

Hajj site, Makkah. Where pilgrims spend the night after Arafat.

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Arafat and Jabal Rahmah

Hajj site, Makkah. The site of the standing on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah.

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Masjid an Nabawi

Prophet's Mosque, Madinah. The centre of Madinah and the Rawdah. Distances in Madinah start here.

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Jannat al Baqi

Cemetery, Madinah. The main cemetery of Madinah, next to the Prophet's Mosque.

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Quba Mosque

Mosque, Madinah. The first mosque built in Islam.

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Masjid al Qiblatayn

Mosque, Madinah. The mosque of the two qiblas.

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Mount Uhud and the martyrs

Historic site, Madinah. The site of the Battle of Uhud.

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Masjid al Ghamama

Mosque, Madinah. A mosque a short walk from the Prophet's Mosque.

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Madinah Haramain Railway Station

Train station, Madinah. The station for the Haramain high speed train.

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Coordinates are approximate. Open each place in Google Maps for live details. See also ziyarat places and the directory.

Sources and review

Reviewed by the Makkah Madina Guide editorial team on 20 October 2026. Always check the latest rules with the Nusuk platform and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and ask a qualified scholar for religious rulings.