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Mecca Sunset at Jabal Al Kaabah

A short climb for a sweeping view of the Kaaba as the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 17:26About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:59

    Zamzam Cafe

    Grab a cold drink and some snacks at Zamzam Cafe. It is open until 01:00, so it is fully available before sunset.

  2. 17:14

    Jabal Al Kaabah

    Walk 13 minutes WNW to Jabal Al Kaabah. This summit offers a clear view of the Kaaba to your ESE.

  3. 17:59

    Jabal Al Kaabah

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins at 17:26, painting the landscape in warm hues before the sun disappears at 17:59.

  4. 18:29

    Al-Rehab Restaurant

    Descend and head to Al-Rehab Restaurant. This Islamic-themed spot offers a great view of Masjid Al-Haram and is open until 23:00, making it a perfect end to the evening.

Local tip

The walk to the summit is short but steep. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Check before you go

  • Zamzam Cafe is open from 09:00 to 01:00.
  • Al-Rehab Restaurant is open from 13:00 to 23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mecca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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