Download the Hajj 1447 route guide | Comprehensive directions and maps

The General Authority for Roads in Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the Hajj 1447 road guide, which aims to facilitate the journey of pilgrims arriving by land from within the Kingdom and abroad. Available in both Arabic and English, the guide provides a comprehensive map of the main routes leading to Mecca, ensuring the smooth and safe movement of pilgrims throughout their pilgrimage.

The Kingdom's historic efforts in developing Hajj infrastructure

Since the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the wise leadership has placed serving pilgrims and Umrah performers at the forefront of its strategic priorities. Over the decades, the road infrastructure has witnessed tremendous development, transforming ancient desert tracks into modern, fully illuminated highway networks connecting various regions of the Kingdom to Makkah and Madinah. This historic development has not been limited to paving roads alone, but has also included the construction of advanced bridges and tunnels to traverse challenging mountainous terrain, contributing to a reduction in travel time and an unprecedented increase in traffic safety, making access to the holy sites easier and safer than ever before.

Strategic dimensions of launching the Hajj route guide for the 1447 Hajj season

The launch of the Hajj 1447 route guide of paramount importance and has a significant impact at the local, regional, and international levels. Locally, the guide contributes to regulating traffic density and distributing vehicle movement across various routes, thus reducing congestion and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Regionally, this guide serves as an essential reference for pilgrims from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and neighboring nations, enabling them to plan their overland journeys in advance and accurately determine distances and rest stops. Internationally, it reflects the Kingdom's commitment to providing world-class logistical services, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to enrich the experience of pilgrims and facilitate their accommodation to the highest standards.

Review of international land routes leading to Mecca

The guide details the international land routes that converge in Mecca to facilitate the arrival of pilgrims from neighboring countries, including:

• Sultanate of Oman: via the Empty Quarter road (Umm Al-Zamoul - Al-Batha - Salwa - Al-Hofuf - Mecca) over a distance of 2150 km.
• Iraq: Via the (New Arar - Arar - Sakaka - Medina - Mecca) route, a distance of 1579 km.
• United Arab Emirates: via (Al-Bathaa - Salwa - Al-Hofuf - Riyadh - Mecca) with a distance of 1514 km.
• Kuwait: via two routes; the first (Al-Khafji - Al-Nairiyah - Riyadh - Mecca) with a distance of 1473 km, and the second (Al-Ruqai - Hafr Al-Batin - Al-Majma’ah - Mecca) with a distance of 1277 km.
• Qatar: Via (Salwa - Al-Hofuf - Riyadh - Mecca) with a distance of 1385 km.
• Yemen: Via (Al-Wadi’ah – Najran – Abha – Mecca) with a distance of 1372 km.
• Bahrain: Via (King Fahd Causeway – Al Khobar – Riyadh – Mecca) a distance of 1320 km.
• Jordan: via two routes; the first (Hala Ammar - Tabuk - Medina - Mecca) with a distance of 1219 km, and the second (Al-Haditha - Al-Qurayyat - Sakaka - Medina - Mecca) with a distance of 1545 km.

Internal network and mobile logistics initiatives

The guide highlights the main internal roads that serve pilgrims, such as the 420 km long Hijra Road between Medina and Mecca, the 90 km long Al-Laith Road, the 80 km long Al-Sail Al-Kabeer Road, the 70 km long Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, and the 23 km long Al-Hada Road.

In addition, the General Authority for Roads launched quality initiatives to serve pilgrims, including a fuel supply service via mobile stations on the Hijrah Road in partnership with “SASCO”, which can be requested via the number 938. Air-conditioned vehicles were also provided to offer cold drinks to accommodate pilgrims (up to 45 pilgrims) in case their buses broke down, in addition to the “road tent” which provides comfortable spaces for rest and provides the necessary guidance.

Traffic safety guidelines and emergency numbers

The guide places great emphasis on the safety of pilgrims to the Holy Mosque, including a dedicated section on safe driving practices and a detailed explanation of the meanings of directional and warning signs. It also provides a list of emergency numbers for relevant authorities on highways, such as Civil Defense, the Red Crescent, the Ministry of Health, and the unified emergency number.

It is worth noting that the road sector is a vital enabler for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage. Thanks to the continuous efforts and meticulous organization of the General Authority for Roads, the Kingdom now boasts an interconnected road network exceeding 73,000 kilometers, enabling it to advance to fourth place among G20 countries in the road quality index, thus ensuring a safe and peaceful spiritual journey.