Within walking distance of the Holy Al Masjid Al Haram, Al Shohada Hotel offers luxurious rooms with LCD TVs and air conditioning. Facilities include a business centre.
All rooms of Al Shohada Hotel are equipped with satellite TV and a well-lit...
Within walking distance of the Holy Al Masjid Al Haram, Al Shohada Hotel offers luxurious rooms with LCD TVs and air conditioning. Facilities include a business centre.
All rooms of Al Shohada Hotel are equipped with satellite TV and a well-lit work desk. Every room also has a private marble bathroom.
Male guests can enjoy a personalised foot massage from an international masseur.
Al Shohada’s restaurant, Caravan Stop, serves local and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cake shop offers a wide selection of freshly baked breads and pastries.
The hotel is within walking distance of the Al Masjid Al Haram.
Guest Reviews (12)
JR Jibon Jibon
1 month ago
5/5
Al Shohada Hotel is a great place to stay.
The rooms are clean and comfortable, the service is professional. I would like to give special thanks to Robiul Islam (bell boy)...
Al Shohada Hotel is a great place to stay.
The rooms are clean and comfortable, the service is professional. I would like to give special thanks to Robiul Islam (bell boy) for his warm and helpful service 24/7. Truly professional and humble.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Makkah.
Rezaoul Khan
1 month ago
5/5
I loved staying at Al Shohada Hotel.Good hotel really clean. The people here and Bellman Farhadul Islam very Good Job and And Helpfull. Room super clean. has open buffet with...
I loved staying at Al Shohada Hotel.Good hotel really clean. The people here and Bellman Farhadul Islam very Good Job and And Helpfull. Room super clean. has open buffet with many of dish really delicious. The hotel is close to everything around. You just walking 10 minutes to the Haram.
Anisa Akhtar
1 month ago
5/5
Good hotel really clean. The people here is very nice super clean has open buffet with many of dish really delicious. The hotel is close to everything around. You just...
Good hotel really clean. The people here is very nice super clean has open buffet with many of dish really delicious. The hotel is close to everything around. You just walking 10 minutes to the Haram.
Sama Abdel
1 month ago
5/5
Praise be to Allah who blessed us with the opportunity to perform Hajj. We stayed at Al Shohada Hotel in Makkah, and all praise is due to Allah — we...
Praise be to Allah who blessed us with the opportunity to perform Hajj. We stayed at Al Shohada Hotel in Makkah, and all praise is due to Allah — we were surrounded by comfort provided by all the staff, whether at reception, in the restaurant, or in room service.
What truly made me happy, however, was seeing the hotel management present everywhere — from the reception hall to the restaurants — ensuring food quality and outstanding service, walking through the corridors to inspect cleanliness and how the rooms were being cleaned, and reviewing even the smallest details to guarantee the comfort of the guests.
This was my first encounter with Mr. Mohamed Taha, who was personally checking the readiness of the rooms. When I asked one of the staff members about him, I was told he is the General Manager of the hotel — this increased my respect and admiration for the place I was staying in.
For this reason, I wanted to thank all the hotel staff, and especially the management who trained their employees in the right way, so they treat the guests as if they were part of their own family.
Thank you Mr. Mohamed Taha and Mr. Khaled Al Shanbari. I also won’t forget to thank the restaurant management — Mr. Nasser Abu Deeb, Mr. Ahmad Salama, Chef Mohsen, Chef Hatem, and Chef Adel.
Wishing everyone continued success and progress always.
Ahmed El Gendy
2 months ago
4/5
Close to Haram (10 to 15 min). Very good and spacious rooms. The service is very good. They checked if we need anything and if our stay is going well....
Close to Haram (10 to 15 min). Very good and spacious rooms. The service is very good. They checked if we need anything and if our stay is going well. Thank you Rifal. The restaurant is very good. The food is tasty.
Mais Yakia
4 months ago
5/5
During my stay at [Hotel Al shohada], I received exceptional service in the restaurant, courtesy of [Nasser Abu Deeb 1] and [Abdul Khaliq 2]. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and warm hospitality...
During my stay at [Hotel Al shohada], I received exceptional service in the restaurant, courtesy of [Nasser Abu Deeb 1] and [Abdul Khaliq 2]. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and warm hospitality made our dining experience unforgettable.
From the moment we arrived, they greeted us with genuine smiles and made sure we felt welcome. They had extensive knowledge of the menu, provided excellent recommendations, and ensured that every dish was presented to perfection. Their attention to detail and friendly demeanor created a wonderful atmosphere, making our meal even more enjoyable.
A huge thank you to them for their outstanding service! Their dedication and passion for hospitality reflect the high standards of [Hotel Al shohada]. I highly recommend dining here and look forward to returning in the future!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reem Abdelmonem
4 months ago
4/5
We stayed from 17-march till 20-march
Check in and check out was fast and smooth
15-20 mins walk to kaaba
Rooms are good, need more toilet papers in the bathroom ,they only put...
We stayed from 17-march till 20-march
Check in and check out was fast and smooth
15-20 mins walk to kaaba
Rooms are good, need more toilet papers in the bathroom ,they only put one roll.
The hotel mosque doesn’t follow the haram prayers which made us sad a little.
The Rooms doesn’t have the haram speakers ,only in the hallways
After maghrib prayer they offer very good arabic coffee in the lobby and dates.
Overall experience was very good.
Mogamat Cassiem Davids
2 years ago
5/5
I had a great stay at Al Shohada Hotel. The staff is incredible, breakfast was great, the room was enormous and clean, the location is one of the best features...
I had a great stay at Al Shohada Hotel. The staff is incredible, breakfast was great, the room was enormous and clean, the location is one of the best features together with the Head Chef, who cooks great. All in all - FANTASTIC ðŸ˜
Mustafa Fathi
2 years ago
5/5
What an experience we had. The hotel is really nice and the staff are really good.
The restaurant on the other hand is another experience the food is incredible & the...
What an experience we had. The hotel is really nice and the staff are really good.
The restaurant on the other hand is another experience the food is incredible & the host what a great guy what a great and a wonderful person he is. You should try the hotel moreover the restaurant .
hilmy mushlih
2 years ago
5/5
Friendly and generous caretakers, they let me rest in the hotel lobby, even if it was just for a while to wait for a friend who was doing Umrah. May...
Friendly and generous caretakers, they let me rest in the hotel lobby, even if it was just for a while to wait for a friend who was doing Umrah. May Allah reward them with bless for their services. ðŸ‘
Allah Bakhsh Baloch
2 years ago
4/5
Stayed there for one night and left because of rude attitude and decided to move to Elaf Kinda which was Alhamdulillah a best decision. Facilities, rooms, equipment etc. are good...
Stayed there for one night and left because of rude attitude and decided to move to Elaf Kinda which was Alhamdulillah a best decision. Facilities, rooms, equipment etc. are good but front desk service staff as other people also responded they don't know how to welcome or deal with guests. Will not recommend due to rude attitude of staff specially Arabic lady and the Arab man at the front desk/reception.
Aisha
2 years ago
4/5
A truly humbling experience being in the holiest land and this is the service I get. I am constantly in contact with housekeeping and reception. It has been 2 days...
A truly humbling experience being in the holiest land and this is the service I get. I am constantly in contact with housekeeping and reception. It has been 2 days and they haven’t made up the room/ changed the sheets/ emptied the bins. I thought I would spend extra since I’m coming with my parents to perform Umrah. Food is mid too.
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The 16-floor LEADER Al Muna Kareem Hotel offers elegant 5-star accommodations in central Madinah. The hotel is very close to the ladies gate no 25 and the city view rooms offer great view of people rushing to the mosque for...
The 16-floor LEADER Al Muna Kareem Hotel offers elegant 5-star accommodations in central Madinah. The hotel is very close to the ladies gate no 25 and the city view rooms offer great view of people rushing to the mosque for prayer. The hotel offers offers free Wi-Fi.The rooms at LEADER Al Muna Kareem Hotel have bright décor and furnishings. Each room comes with a work desk, satellite TV and bathroom At Leader, we work to exceed our guests’ expectations and make our associates feel proud to work for Leader
Guest Reviews (26)
Abdul Mumin
4 months ago
4/5
Couple of minutes walk from gate 339, not far from ladies entrance.
In a quiet part of the north east quadrant basically on the border of the first ring road. Currency...
Couple of minutes walk from gate 339, not far from ladies entrance.
In a quiet part of the north east quadrant basically on the border of the first ring road. Currency exchange, other shops nearby.
Hotel buffet is on level 2, food selection and temperatures ok.
Hotel clean, bathrooms could do with a update.
We booked two rooms via our agent, agent only gave us one reference number, despite giving the 2 x lead guest names, receptionists could not find the second room on their system which I found odd, I then had to get HCN numbers from agent to get both of our rooms despite both rooms being booked in my name and another family members name.
Some language issues with receptionists as their English was limited. I was having date samples delivered and I asked the reception staff in english, have any date samples been delivered for room 109? Neither receptionist could understand what I was saying? They thought i wanted to book another date !
Lucky for us, there were Bangladeshi workers so I asked them in bengali and they said they put samples in our room.
Hotel seemed clean otherwise, no pests were visible.
Tarık Bal
4 months ago
5/5
We stayed for a total of four nights and didn’t experience any problems during our stay. The hotel’s design was very beautiful, and we really liked its location close to...
We stayed for a total of four nights and didn’t experience any problems during our stay. The hotel’s design was very beautiful, and we really liked its location close to the mosque. However, we were a bit surprised by the small size of the rooms and the restaurant. Nevertheless, it was still worth staying.
Ibby J
4 months ago
5/5
We had the pleasure of staying here just before Ramadan. GREAT location and easily accessible to everything.
Rooms were clean and spacious and fridge was working!
A great service by staff, Breakfast...
We had the pleasure of staying here just before Ramadan. GREAT location and easily accessible to everything.
Rooms were clean and spacious and fridge was working!
A great service by staff, Breakfast staff are amazing. The options for breakfast was amazing. Nice spacious restaurant. They also offer lunch and dinner which looked just as amazing. But didn’t realise until the end of our stay! But great food options for my young son also.
Staff were very prompt and used the laundry service which was excellent for a small fee.
Cleaning staff are amazing and helped empty bins when requested.
It is a very well run hotel and would definitely stay there again with my family next time we come to Medina in sha Allah.
Thank you for a great stay!
Norman NBA
5 months ago
5/5
The hotel is just 5 mins walk to Masjid Nabawi Gate 339.
The room is small but we are ok since we spend most of our time outside. The food at...
The hotel is just 5 mins walk to Masjid Nabawi Gate 339.
The room is small but we are ok since we spend most of our time outside. The food at the Buffet has a lot of varieties and plenty. The F&B staff, including the Chefs were all friendly.
Our room overlooking Masjid Imam Bukhari. So blessed.
I like the unique circular room structure. Different from other hotels. The Popular and Low Price underground Shopping Arcade is only 2 mins walk to the right of the Hotel.
shafiQue M
5 months ago
3/5
Positives - Good location, good room service, good looking hotel
Negatives- Lift design poor, on a curve so you can't see which lift stops. Also doors close too quick.
Room light/ socket...
Positives - Good location, good room service, good looking hotel
Negatives- Lift design poor, on a curve so you can't see which lift stops. Also doors close too quick.
Room light/ socket set up is poor so if you want to use some sockets overnight, you have to have that wall light on too
Breakfast area too small. Not enough tables available at breakfast time.
Nawlah Habil
2 years ago
4/5
One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. When I stepped onto the hotel room, it smelt of smoke, and you could tell the cleaners tried to cover it up...
One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. When I stepped onto the hotel room, it smelt of smoke, and you could tell the cleaners tried to cover it up with light spray. The smoke left over smells on all of the beds including pillows, even though there’s a sign on every door that has a no smoking sign. I have a family of 6, and we wanted enough for each, but instead 1 of the room has 3 beds, and the other has 2. Dust is left everywhere and there are prints of fingerprints and white stuff everywhere. Even worst than this, somethings you can’t even eat breakfast due to the amount of people and how sqaushed it is. The WiFi barely does anything even though in every room it says ‘enjoy free high speed internet.’ The only thing they actually care about is the look of the elevators, but they’re also really bad due to the smallness and how much people enter, with only 5 lifts available. I am very disappointed with this hotel, and the money was not worth any of it AT ALL.
w siddiqui
2 years ago
5/5
Very good experience. When we arrived, couldn't find change anywhere for the taxi. When we asked the concierge Bilal he went asking local shops, when that failed he gave his...
Very good experience. When we arrived, couldn't find change anywhere for the taxi. When we asked the concierge Bilal he went asking local shops, when that failed he gave his own money and said to pay him back later in our stay. The receptionist were very helpful as were all the staff. The lifts are very well laid out which help make using them really quick without large queues. Taking into account the quality of most hotels in madinah. Muna Kareem was very laid out and designed really well. It was a 5 min walk to the ladies section and was very close to other amenities like the laundry services and shops. Would definitely recommend to others.
F M
2 years ago
2/5
I’m someone who goes to top notch hotels such as Waldorf Astoria , Marriot Executive and even the Ritz! However this hotel came with a package going for Umrah ,...
I’m someone who goes to top notch hotels such as Waldorf Astoria , Marriot Executive and even the Ritz! However this hotel came with a package going for Umrah , as it didn’t come with a choice and it was “5 stars†I had no issue. Little did I know , when I entered I thought that the reception was very small with weird blue lighting that makes it look like a fast food restaurant but that pales in comparison with the rooms and hotel service. Rooms had peeling paints with clashing colored walls that didn’t go together and bathrooms filled up with hair. Pillows (as you can see in the pic) are hard as if it had been stuffed with rocks , who is going to sleep on there?!? As I’m writing this review my neck is still hurting…
Then we order room service for milk for my kid at 9:30… how can a bloody 5 star hotel tell you that they ran out of milk?!? On top of that they don’t have water at times and when you call them for the basic necessities such as shampoo or conditioner they come just three hours later WITH NOTHING IN THEIR HANDS!!! asking what I want despite me already saying it!! All staff members barely speak English and act so rude when you tell them you don’t speak it
I would upload images but they don’t allow it
P.S. the Wi-Fi sucks so make sure to buy a sim before entering or a mini Wi-Fi box
Risa Marissa
2 years ago
5/5
Very near to gate 339. Only 200 m/5 minutes to Nabawi mosque by foot. The bed was comfortable. The room is not too large. But that's fine since we spent...
Very near to gate 339. Only 200 m/5 minutes to Nabawi mosque by foot. The bed was comfortable. The room is not too large. But that's fine since we spent most of our time in the mosque. The food was delicious.
(-) the restaurant is small so we have to manage our time so we can get the table.
black peanut
2 years ago
5/5
I had the best experience with this hotel eventhough for me, i think the room is smaller however the service is good. The staffs were friendly and helpful. Those in...
I had the best experience with this hotel eventhough for me, i think the room is smaller however the service is good. The staffs were friendly and helpful. Those in the front desk were also helpful. The distance from Masjid Al Haram is not that far from gate 339. Overall it was a good experience.
Olfia T
2 years ago
4/5
The rooms were well furnished and equipped, but the level of cleanliness needs improvement .
The receptionists were so sweet and helpful especially Ms. Amar.
The location is perfectly close to the...
The rooms were well furnished and equipped, but the level of cleanliness needs improvement .
The receptionists were so sweet and helpful especially Ms. Amar.
The location is perfectly close to the Masjed.
Two problems though, the elevators numbervand speed and the breakfast restaurants, do not accommodate for the number of rooms/guests of the hotel.
Abdul Sattar Khokhar
2 years ago
3/5
I checked in the hotel for next four nights. Was worried after reading the comments of other previous guests of the hotel. Yes, the breakfast place is absolutely not meant...
I checked in the hotel for next four nights. Was worried after reading the comments of other previous guests of the hotel. Yes, the breakfast place is absolutely not meant to handle all the guests in this hotel. All floors have twenty rooms. The hotel Ground, Mezzanine and 14 floors over that. It has four basement floors as well. Yes, the elevators are slow and not according to large number of hotel guests. The hotel is otherwise comfortable, the staff is good. Room size and the facilities are good. It is not more than 3 minutes walk from the Masjid e Nabawi.
Umar masood
2 years ago
4/5
Extremely congested hotel
Access to lifts is inadequate
Restaurant/ Buffet area is very congested
Food is all Asian focused ( Malaysian, Indonesian) Not much of an...
Extremely congested hotel
Access to lifts is inadequate
Restaurant/ Buffet area is very congested
Food is all Asian focused ( Malaysian, Indonesian) Not much of an option for others
STAFF : Some are very good. But generally speaking most of the staff is Not polite or cooperative
No Value for money spent
The Hotel is not 4- Star from any parameter, in my opinion
Noorzidah M N
2 years ago
4/5
A bit further away from Masjid Nabawi. Room is small and we can't even put 2 big luggages. Space is a bit tight. Toilet is not big but the bath...
A bit further away from Masjid Nabawi. Room is small and we can't even put 2 big luggages. Space is a bit tight. Toilet is not big but the bath tub makes it hard to climb for those with leg problem. Food is good. Menu change daily. Nice and clean hotel. A lot of shops outside of hotel.
Stephen purcell
2 years ago
2/5
We had a bad time the hotels rooms are very small when compared to the Online photos. Initially the staff were helpful but when we went to talk about the...
We had a bad time the hotels rooms are very small when compared to the Online photos. Initially the staff were helpful but when we went to talk about the issues we had their attitude was completely different and didn't want to be helpful at all. When we asked to check out their response was come back tomorrow. They were not easily found.
Muhammad Akbar Ali
2 years ago
3/5
Rooms very small. Two single beds were placed in a tiny room to give the impression of a double one. Tiny bathrooms. Could do with shower hoses instead of fixed...
Rooms very small. Two single beds were placed in a tiny room to give the impression of a double one. Tiny bathrooms. Could do with shower hoses instead of fixed ones. Location is very good because it is very close to Masjid Nabawi Shareef.
Spares Parts
4 years ago
5/5
Masha Allah stayed 5 days with no issue. Clean good service. Good breakfast, good decor and very good easy walk to haram. Lifts are a bit slow but understandable when...
Masha Allah stayed 5 days with no issue. Clean good service. Good breakfast, good decor and very good easy walk to haram. Lifts are a bit slow but understandable when its busy. 3 of us had a decent room and enjoyed our stay in Medina. May Ally bless you. Ameen
Walaa Waloo
4 years ago
2/5
Slow service, rude response
Not five star breakfast
No sleeper, no toothbrush
No king bed size
Put in mind the hotel service is 3stars
Good thing is close to the haram
Umme Ubaid
4 years ago
5/5
Very beautiful hotel helpful reception and porter service is good, but beds were all single and we were a couple so we asked the reception and they sorted it out...
Very beautiful hotel helpful reception and porter service is good, but beds were all single and we were a couple so we asked the reception and they sorted it out happily, the AC was working fine had hot water and provided with shampoo and body wash etc the hotel was quite empty when we went on 8th August 2021 so the lifts were always available too, distance from muna kareem to haram entrance (gate 339) for ladies is very near like a 5 minute walk or less I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone planning to visit madina al munawwarah.
Ashraf Selim
4 years ago
4/5
A very good hotel in Al Madina Al Monowarh with a reasonable prices.
It's location very nice.
Shehzad Asif Javed
4 years ago
4/5
Rooms are so small, even one cant open cupboard, no room sleepers, no iron, very congested cooridors, old bathrooms, old towels, highly non recommend
Great location close to Haram,
There is no enough parking space,
It needs upgrading on many criteria.. Hope the management will take that on their consideration.
Alsadah Taher
4 years ago
4/5
Big rooms, comfy beds, great and quick service. 5 minutes walk to Harm. The only concern is the hotel parking design; one way in and out. As a control on...
Big rooms, comfy beds, great and quick service. 5 minutes walk to Harm. The only concern is the hotel parking design; one way in and out. As a control on visitors, there must be a smoke detection as we have smelled shisha and cigarettes around the room we are in.
Sol Pot
4 years ago
5/5
Very nice. Reception staff very good.
Mohammed Al Mobairik
4 years ago
3/5
overall good. Some of the receptionist are not cooperative. card keys got disconnected every day and i need to reactivate. Parking is very narrow and one entrance and exit.
Great Service, 5 star hospitality, incredibly helpful & responsive. Tailored a package that perfectly met our needs.
The accommodation they selected were top-notch & exactly what we was looking for. They...
Great Service, 5 star hospitality, incredibly helpful & responsive. Tailored a package that perfectly met our needs.
The accommodation they selected were top-notch & exactly what we was looking for. They also provided great recommendations for activities & restaurants in the area.
From transportation to tours, everything was well-organised & hassle free.
I would highly recommend this travel agency to anyone looking to book their next vacation. I will definitely be using them for all my future travel needs. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Masuma Islam
Mohammed Ahmed
9 months ago
5/5
Alhamdulilah we’ve used Hijaz travel twice for our Hajj last year and on 2017. We can confirm that we have had very good experience with them. We’d always recommend them....
Alhamdulilah we’ve used Hijaz travel twice for our Hajj last year and on 2017. We can confirm that we have had very good experience with them. We’d always recommend them. JazzakAllah khair for looking after our family, May Allah bless you abundantly.
Taher Ahmed
2 years ago
5/5
Booked the deluxe 17 day non shifting package for Hajj 2023 through the Nusuk Hajj website. Alhamdullilah excellent service received throughout. Brother Tofayel was our allocated guide. He was an...
Booked the deluxe 17 day non shifting package for Hajj 2023 through the Nusuk Hajj website. Alhamdullilah excellent service received throughout. Brother Tofayel was our allocated guide. He was an excellent & thoroughly experienced guide.
Realised pretty quickly our mindset had to change, this isn’t like a normal holiday that you’ve spent a huge amount of money on. This whole journey is a test THERE WILL BE DIFFICULTIES IN HAJJ so be warned most definitely your patience will be tested you’ve have been invited by the Almighty to perform Hajj so go with zero expectations. Again this isn’t like a holiday where you spent thousands so you demand & expect an equally high level of service. Things will go wrong, travel logistics will change this is test on how you react when they do. You spend 15K then demand that Allah swt forgives all your sins at hajj. Even if you spent 100k your money would never be worthy of having your sins forgiven.
Alhamdullilah changing my mindset to this ensured I had a Fantastic experience with excellent levels of service and attention to detail from Al Bait guests. Would definitely recommend.
Mirac A
2 years ago
2/5
We are doing Hajj this year and Hijaz is the partner Nusuk paired us with. I would highly recommend prospective pilgrims to avoid them. There is lack of accountability, communication...
We are doing Hajj this year and Hijaz is the partner Nusuk paired us with. I would highly recommend prospective pilgrims to avoid them. There is lack of accountability, communication and organization. I understand hajj poses a lot of logistical challenges due to sheer number of people but that is no excuse for leaving pilgrims in limbo. Just a couple examples: When our flight reached Miqat 20-30 minutes before Jeddah, the pilot announced that we had just passed the miqat point. People were shy to start the Talbiya (Labbayk) and the guides sit there like everybody else. Few minutes later, a passenger took it upon himself walking down the aisle saying Talbiya aloud and encouraging others to join in. When we were doing the umrah the first night we arrived in Makkah, the “religious scholar†they appointed to lead the group in umrah said we are going to offer Tahiyyatul Masjid salah before starting the tawaf which is exactly what many books and workshops I attended said not to do. He later was corrected by someone in the group. Due to lack of communication and planning, lots of people from our group missed staying the night of 11 DhulHajj in Mina and were stuck in Makkah hotels because there was no transportation arrangement. They waited until 11pm to let some people know an alternative way to get to Mina. Those who tried spent the next 5-6 hours trying to get to Mina. Also, instead of communicating these transportation options in the Telegram groups for everyone’s benefit they just announced it one of the hotel lobbies for anyone who might be there. People were desperately asking questions on the group and were ignored. They removed the ability to post text messages to the Telegram group chats in the middle of the hajj. Arafat was another story with many people passing out due to non working A/C in the tents. No transportation was provided on 10th or 11th of DH from Mina or Jamarat back to Hotels. Again, may be understandable due to logistical challenges but there were no communication on what alternatives are there until it was too late. On top of 15,000 we spent on the hajj package people had to pay exorbitant taxi fares to get to and from Mina. It is very clear to me that the guides are not good communicators and they don’t take responsibility.
Looks like most Hajj related 5 star comments are from 2022 and because they issued a full refund when people could not go.
Noor Lallmamode
2 years ago
5/5
I went to Hajj 2023 with Hijaz Travel, and I’m posting a five star review specifically because of Sisters Azra and Salina, and Brothers Kabir/Toufayel. My elderly mother became extremely...
I went to Hajj 2023 with Hijaz Travel, and I’m posting a five star review specifically because of Sisters Azra and Salina, and Brothers Kabir/Toufayel. My elderly mother became extremely extremely unwell on Arafat and I knew that I had to get her all the way back to her Makkah accommodations as soon as possible. Not only did they take my mothers condition seriously, they waited with us for hours to make sure we could get back from this restricted area to Makkah. They were also kind and gentle with us the entire time. I will never forget especially how Sister Azra was there for us in our time of need.
Mirza Annisa Izati
2 years ago
5/5
We registered ourselves for hajj last year but due to the change made by Saudi government, we couldn't go. Hijaz was open about the situation and refunded us immediately after...
We registered ourselves for hajj last year but due to the change made by Saudi government, we couldn't go. Hijaz was open about the situation and refunded us immediately after they have confirmed the news. It must be hard for them. May Allah open other doors for Hijaz team.
Taher Ahmed
2 years ago
5/5
Booked the deluxe 17 day non shifting package for Hajj 2023 through the Nusuk Hajj website. Alhamdullilah excellent service received throughout. Brother Tofayel was our allocated guide. He was an...
Booked the deluxe 17 day non shifting package for Hajj 2023 through the Nusuk Hajj website. Alhamdullilah excellent service received throughout. Brother Tofayel was our allocated guide. He was an excellent & thoroughly experienced guide.
Realised pretty quickly our mindset had to change, this isn’t like a normal holiday that you’ve spent a huge amount of money on. This whole journey is a test THERE WILL BE DIFFICULTIES IN HAJJ so be warned most definitely your patience will be tested you’ve have been invited by the Almighty to perform Hajj so go with zero expectations. Again this isn’t like a holiday where you spent thousands so you demand & expect an equally high level of service. Things will go wrong, travel logistics will change this is test on how you react when they do. You spend 15K then demand that Allah swt forgives all your sins at hajj. Even if you spent 100k your money would never be worthy of having your sins forgiven.
Alhamdullilah changing my mindset to this ensured I had a Fantastic experience with excellent levels of service and attention to detail from Al Bait guests. Would definitely recommend.
M.E A
2 years ago
5/5
Alhamdolilah Allah made possible for me and wife to perform Umrah thanks to Hijaz Travel last year in October. For someone who is from North Africa that speaks only Arabic...
Alhamdolilah Allah made possible for me and wife to perform Umrah thanks to Hijaz Travel last year in October. For someone who is from North Africa that speaks only Arabic and English my experience was excellent 10/10. Special thanks to Shabbir, Tofayl, Akheel, and the other Bengali brother who went above and beyond Masha’Allah. Going definitely with them again for either another umrah or Haj Insha’Allah. highly recommend. I was worried that because I don’t speak neither Urdu or Bengali that I might find it difficult to coupe with them but Alhamdolilah all went well and here is my experience:
Started the process and once I provided them all the documents I was informed on every step needed or actioned by them. Very professionals Masha’Allah.
Once dates were confirmed, a WhatsApp group was formed to keep those going up to date on each step. This was very useful as we kept using WhatsApp throughout the journey even after we arrived back to the UK.
We had a plan every day and the leaders made sure their group was informed and kept up to date.
Now there are few things I want to highlight to Hijaz Travel for the sake of improvement for the future Insha’Allah:
1- it would be better if in Mekka before starting the umrah, for everyone to have the same colour in the form of a bag or something so that the group wouldn’t separate or get lost and follow the leader/group. Some of the brothers like Akheel ( having orange bag ) and another brother ( sorry I forgot your name) who handed couple of green bags helped a lot when doing the Tawaaf as it was easy to identify everyone from the group.
2- when doing Tawaaf please bear with the sisters brothers and don’t rush. Some of the brother/leaders did stay behind to help the sisters which was very much appreciate it.
3- when doing the visits there was both Bengali and English translation but Bengali translation was more favourable.
4- because I was the only native Arabic speaking person in the group, I was approached few times by the hotel staffs both in Makkah and Madenah who raised few things that it bothered them. These are as follows:
- when checking in/out please stay in group and don’t block the entrance.
- when the bus arrive to pick the group, leaders should identify which bus it is for which group first before telling everyone busses are here! This caused issue as some of the group and staff had to put the heavy suitcases in the first bus, then they were told to remove it all and put it in the second bus.
- shouting, arguing and fighting specially in Madinah. people in Madinah are very friendly and they are soft spoken. The hotel manager told me personally “ this is not a Wednesday market, people should not speak that loudly and shout over little thingsâ€
5- this one is for the individual/group who are going for the umrah, yes I’m talking about you who are reading this review, please do not do the following when in Saudi:
- when heading for visits ( Zeyarah), Makkah or Madinah the bus will make short/medium stops to rest or view the visit (e.g. Uhud mountain) the leaders will make it very clear how much time you are allowed to take e.g. 15/30 minutes, you will find people selling all sort of things and you will be tempted to buy few things for your family and friends which you are allowed to BUT do not make everyone waits for you! Just be reasonable.
- you are there for a specific purpose to perform umrah/haj. Be prepared to be out of your comfort zone as you might be tired or sleepy and must push forward, please try to make all your prayers at the masjid on time and don’t miss any prayers and du’ua when possible.
- buying gifts for family and friends are often cheaper around those visits places that you will attend so have a little bit of patience.
- bring bottle of waters with you, backpack and some sunglasses You will thank me later
- if you need to wash/dry clean your clothes there are plenty of places in both site who would do that for fair price Ask the hotel or you might see them outside your hotel giving cards.
That is all from my end. Thank you regards Abdullahi
Moynul Hussain
2 years ago
5/5
Very efficient. Very professional service. Good communication
Sadly due to the new Hajj rules that came in very late in 2022, we were unable to proceed with our Hajj with Hijaz...
Very efficient. Very professional service. Good communication
Sadly due to the new Hajj rules that came in very late in 2022, we were unable to proceed with our Hajj with Hijaz however they made the communications to us very detailed and also swiftly refunded the money without any hesitations.
Many travellers and agents were effected by the new rules that Saudi introduced (the need to book directly with online system) however despite this set back, Hijaz communicated the situation with me and also refunded our deposit.
I will use again for other travels in future inshallah
zaheer iqbal
2 years ago
5/5
After recommendation from a friend
I booked a hajj package for 2022 for 2 people with Hijaz Travel LTD. Due to the changes from ministry of hajj this year.
our booking had...
After recommendation from a friend
I booked a hajj package for 2022 for 2 people with Hijaz Travel LTD. Due to the changes from ministry of hajj this year.
our booking had to be cancelled with them. They kept me updated with the situation. My deposit was refunded back to me very quickly.
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