Included in this offer :

• Stay in a Standard Room
• Accommodation only, meals not included
• Flights departing from the city of your choice (with the offer Transport included)
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfer (with the offer Transport included)
• Welcome and assistance at the airport (with the offer Transport included)

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ELAF BAKKAH HOTEL

Ideally located just a ten-minute drive from the sacred mosque, the four-star Elaf Bakkah Hotel provides pilgrims and guests with modern, elegant accommodation. The hotel has a business centre for guests who wish to remain productive during their stay. A large prayer room is open at all times of the day and night. There are two restaurants serving international and Arabic specialities. There is also a café serving a selection of hot drinks and pastries.

Practical information:

• 24-hour reception

  Check-in from 4 p.m.

  Check-out by noon

  Free private parking on site

  Free Wi-Fi

  Luggage storage area

  Laundry service (at an additional cost)

  Dry cleaning (at an additional cost)

  Facilities for people with reduced mobility

Rooms

The rooms at the Elaf Bakkah Hotel are cool, restful refuges awaiting your return from your activities in the heat of Mecca. Whether you're travelling as a couple or a small group, the hotel is comfortable as well as neat and well-kept.

Standard Double Room

The Standard Room has two single beds or one double bed and a sitting area. Between outings or at the end of the day, you can relax with a cup of coffee or tea in one of the bathrobes provided.

Superior Room

Spacious and elegantly decorated, this room has two single beds and a seating area. Wrapped up in your bathrobe, you'll unwind fully in this comfortable room.

Practical information:

• Flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Air conditioning

  Desk

  Lounge area

  Mini fridge

  Bathrobes

  Slippers

  Bathroom with shower

  Hairdryer

Restaurants

The Elaf Bakkah Hotel's restaurants boast bright, elegant surroundings and a wide range of cuisine. Between meals, as well as late into the night, you can rely on the café to satisfy any hunger cravings.

Al Safa Restaurant

The Al Safa Restaurant has a vast dining room bathed in natural light, with a superb view over the city of Mecca. Each meal takes you on a journey across the Arabian Peninsula and around the world, thanks to the variety of dishes on offer.

Al Marwa Restaurant

Located on the mezzanine overlooking the lobby, the Al Marwa Restaurant serves an international buffet. The classics of Saudi cuisine are also available, which guests simply must try!

Mina Café

Located in the hotel lobby, the Mina Café is open day and night. Here you can order a tea or coffee and enjoy a sweet Arabic treat. Light meals are also available on site.

Practical information:

• Mina Café open 24 hours a day

  International cuisine

Activities & Lifestyle

Immerse yourself in the very heart of the holy city of Mecca by staying at a hotel in close proximity to all the pilgrimage sites. You'll also be close to the mountains.

Thanks to the many bus routes that operate in the area around the hotel, you will be just a short walk from the Masjid al-Haram Mosque, the Zamzam Well and the Mecca Museum. Plan a mountain hike to get to the observation point at Jabal Khandamah. You'll have a breathtaking view of the city. And don't miss the chance to explore the arid, rugged landscapes that characterise the Holy Land.

Practical information:

• Masjid al-Haram Mosque 2 kilometres away

  Zamzam Well 2 kilometres away

  Mecca Museum 5 kilometres away

USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

Entry requirements for Saudi Arabia:

Visa

Saudi Arabia has been granting tourist visas to nationals of 49 countries, including France, since 27 September 2019. According to the Saudi authorities, it is possible to apply for this type of visa directly on arrival, using dedicated terminals at the Riyadh and Jeddah airports. However, it is recommended that French citizens wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia obtain an electronic visa via Saudi Visa (https://visa.visitsaudi.com/) prior to their trip. In any case, visitors must be able to present the required supporting documents upon arrival, particularly those regarding medical cover.

The Saudi authorities do not issue visas to holders of passports bearing Israeli visas or stamps.

Customs regulations

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, baggage generally undergoes a thorough inspection. Prohibitions on the import of certain goods must be respected to avoid confiscation and a tedious search.

For further information, please contact the Saudi Arabian Embassy in France (https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/France/FR/Pages/default.aspx).

Practices and customs

Certain social and religious rules must be respected:

The import and consumption of alcohol and pork are strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Imported cultural products (books, DVDs, magazines, etc.) must be in line with local standards of decency.

Foreign women are no longer required to wear an "abaya" (a long dress covering the entire body). However, women are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid short sleeves and dresses above the knee.

Men should wear trousers and avoid shorts or Bermuda shorts.

Islam is the only authorised religion in Saudi Arabia. All manifestations of belonging to other religions (practices, proselytism, symbols, etc.) are prohibited.

Only people of the Muslim faith are permitted to visit Mecca, and access remains strictly controlled. In Medina, access to the Prophet's Mosque is forbidden to non-Muslims.

During the month of Ramadan, travellers should pay particular attention to respecting Saudi customs and traditions.

Saudis scrupulously observe the fasting period. It is strictly forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in public, under penalty of arrest and expulsion. Women must pay greater attention to what they wear.

Certain aspects of private life are considered to be indecent offences (adultery, homosexuality, etc.), which are severely punished. The consumption and smuggling of alcohol or drugs also carry severe penalties.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes. Please note that alcohol abuse is harmful to your health, and is to be consumed with moderation.

You must be of legal age and able to produce an identification document in order to enter the casinos. Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

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Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

✆ Any questions?

NEED HELP FINALISING YOUR BOOKING?

020 3318 2660
Everyday from 8am-8pm (Local rates apply)

From Abroad +44 20 3318 2660 International call rate