Safa and Marwa, Mecca

Name: Safa and Marwa
Address: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

#23 among attractions in Mecca

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Safa and Marwa are two small hills, connected to the larger Abu Qubais and Qaiqan mountains, respectively, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, now made part of the Masjid al-Haram. Muslims travel back and forth between them seven times in what is known as Sa'ee ritual pilgrimages of Ḥajj and Umrah. ()

Local name: الصفا والمروة Coordinates: 21°25'31"N, 39°49'38"E

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Safa and Marwa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Stone, Great Mosque of Mecca, Jannat al-Mu'alla, Mosque of the Jinn.

~1020 ftS
Stela, Spiritual
Black Stone, Mecca
5 min walk • The Black Stone, known as Al-Hajar Al-Aswad in Arabic, is an ancient relic deeply embedded in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, the sacred building located at the heart of the Grand Mosque, Al-Masjid Al-Haram, in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
~860 ftW
Great Mosque of Mecca
Great Mosque of Mecca, Mecca
5 min walk • The Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as the Haram Mosque, holds a place of extraordinary significance in the heart of the Islamic world. Located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it is the largest mosque in the world and surrounds Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba.
0.7 miN
Cemetery
Jannat al-Mu'alla, Mecca
19 min walk • Jannat al-Mu'alla, also known as the Cemetery of Ma'la, is a historical and sacred cemetery located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This age-old burial ground is the final resting place for many of the Prophet Muhammad's relatives and companions, making it a...
0.6 miN
Mosque
Mosque of the Jinn, Mecca
15 min walk • Nestled in the holy city of Mecca, the Mosque of the Jinn, also known as Masjid al-Jinn, holds a unique place in Islamic history. This modest yet significant mosque is located near the Jannat al-Mu'alla cemetery, where many of the Prophet Muhammad's relatives are...
~1030 ftS
Sacred mosque and Muslim pilgrimage site
Kaaba, Mecca
5 min walk • The Kaaba, also spelled Ka'bah or Kabah, sometimes referred to as al-Kaʿbah al-Musharrafah, is a building at the center of Islam's most important mosque, the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the most sacred site in Islam.
0.4 miS
Skyscraper
Diamond Tower, Mecca
12 min walk • Diamond Tower is a planned 93-story, 432-metre supertall skyscraper in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia whose construction is on hold as of July 2020. The tower will be primarily for residential use.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ajyad, Mecca
15 min walk • Ajyad is a historic neighborhood of Mecca in Makkah Province, in western Saudi Arabia. Ajya is directly south of Al Haram District.

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Which popular attractions are close to Safa and Marwa?

Nearby attractions include Great Mosque of Mecca, Mecca (5 min walk), Black Stone, Mecca (5 min walk), Kaaba, Mecca (5 min walk), Diamond Tower, Mecca (12 min walk).

How to get to Safa and Marwa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Safa and Marwa:

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Mina Transit Station (7 min walk)
Al-Gazza Station (10 min walk)

Safa and Marwa, Mecca

Facts and practical information

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Safa and Marwa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Black Stone, Mecca

Great Mosque of Mecca, Mecca

Jannat al-Mu'alla, Mecca

Mosque of the Jinn, Mecca

Kaaba, Mecca

Diamond Tower, Mecca

Ajyad, Mecca

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Safa and Marwa?

How to get to Safa and Marwa by public transport?