Al Shawqiyyah Travel Guide
Makkah
Visit Al Shawqiyyah
Popular places to visit
Great Mosque of Makkah
You can learn more about the history of Makkah during your trip to a top site such as Great Mosque of Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kaaba
Find out about the history of Kaaba, one of the top monuments in Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
The Clock Towers
After visiting The Clock Towers, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Makkah. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Well of Zamzam
You can find out about the history of Makkah when you stop by Well of Zamzam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
King Fahad Gate
Learn about the local history of Makkah with a stop at King Fahad Gate. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Makkah Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Makkah Mall during your stay in Makkah. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Full Day Makkah Tour (only Muslims) from Jeddah
Makkah To Masjid Al Ju'ranah Private Tour
Discover the stories of Masjid Al-Jinn and Al-Ma'alla Cemetery
Experience the life of the Prophet in Makkah
Makkah Mecca (Ziyarats Privat ) Tour Half Day Historical Sites.
Top hotels in Al Shawqiyyah
Address Jabal Omar Makkah
Very good and accommodating
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Swissôtel Makkah
The hotel is conveniently located in the clock tower building facing the Haram. The room are specious and very clean. Staff are very friendly. Although the area is very busy, the hotel managed the crowd effectively. The only problem I faced is no enough elevators to serve the crowd and I have to ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
Staff was friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana
Great lodging. A+++
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel
Clean, great staff and very good location and distance from Haram
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Al Shawqiyyah
Al Hindawiyah
While Al Hindawiyah isn't home to many top sights, Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are some notable places to visit nearby.
Al Misfalah
Though Al Misfalah may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.
Jarham
While visiting Jarham, you might make a stop by sights like Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition.
Al Shubaikah
If you're spending some time in Al Shubaikah, Souk Al-Khalil and As-Haabee Exhibition are top sights worth seeing.
Al Hajlah
While Al Hajlah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kaaba and Great Mosque of Makkah.
At Taysir
At Taysir might not have many top sights, but Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
