Masjid al-Haram and the clock tower at night
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How far is Novotel Makkah Thakher City from the Haram?

Novotel Makkah Thakher City is about 2.4 km from the nearest main gate (King Abdullah Gate (Gate 100)). 453 mapped hotels are closer.

Listing checked 3 Oct 2026Map data 4 Oct 2026
2.4 kmto the nearest main gate
~41 minon foot · most guests take a taxi
King Abdullah Gate (Gate 100)nearest main gate

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Novotel Makkah Thakher City ~41 min · 2.4 km King Abdullah Gate (Gate 100)
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Red: Novotel Makkah Thakher City. Green: the five main gates. Gold: nearby hotels.

Distance to the main Haram gates

GateStraight lineWalk (est.)
King Abdullah Gate (Gate 100)2.4 km41 min
Al-Fath Gate (Gate 45)2.4 km42 min
Umrah Gate (Gate 62)2.6 km45 min

Only the five main gates are listed because their numbers are confirmed by the Authority. See the gates map.

Hotels next to Novotel Makkah Thakher City

HotelFrom Novotel Makkah Thakher CityTo main gate
Radisson Hotel Makkah Thakher City29 m2.4 km
Park Inn Makkah Thakher Alsharqi300 m2.1 km
Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thaker Algharbi482 m1.9 km
Durrat Alajaba Hotel488 m2.8 km
Hotel Eh Da'a al-Wesam 4622 m1.9 km
Hotel Zaid al Jumayzah651 m1.8 km

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Questions about Novotel Makkah Thakher City

How far is Novotel Makkah Thakher City from Haram?

About 2.4 km in a straight line to the nearest main gate (King Abdullah Gate (Gate 100)), roughly 41 minutes on foot at a normal pace.

Which Haram gate is closest to Novotel Makkah Thakher City?

Of the five main gates, the nearest is King Abdullah Gate (Gate 100) (about 2.4 km), then Al-Fath Gate (Gate 45) (2.4 km) and Umrah Gate (Gate 62) (2.6 km). Smaller gates may be closer; gates can also be closed for crowd control.

How do I get from Novotel Makkah Thakher City to the Haram?

At about 2.4 km, walking takes around 41 minutes, so most guests take a taxi or a ride-hailing app such as Careem or Uber. Ask the hotel whether it runs a shuttle to the Haram, and allow extra time at prayer times, when roads near the Haram get crowded.

Is Novotel Makkah Thakher City suitable for elderly pilgrims?

Distance is only part of it: slopes, lifts and crowd routes matter too. Ask the hotel about step-free access and shuttles before booking.

Distances are straight-line estimates from OpenStreetMap, not measured walking routes. Room position, lifts and crowd control can add several minutes. How we calculate them.

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