Pilgrim guide
Going for Umrah
Most people we take have never travelled to Makkah before. These pages explain what the journey involves and what to prepare, in plain language, without assuming you already know the vocabulary.
Nothing here replaces asking. Every group travels with Maldivian group leaders whose job includes answering exactly these questions, in Dhivehi, for as long as it takes.
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Before you go
Documents, vaccinations, what to pack, money, and what to do in the weeks before departure.
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The rites of Umrah
Ihram, tawaf, sa'i and tahallul — what happens at each stage, in order, and what is asked of you.
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Common questions
Cost, who may travel, women travelling without a mahram, health and mobility, children, and cancellation.
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Still unsure
Ask us directly
There is no question too small, and asking costs nothing. Most people who call us are working out whether they can afford it, or whether an elderly parent could manage the walking. Both are reasonable things to ask before committing.