Rules of stay – Religious & local information

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Rules of stay in Saudi Arabia

As part of your Umrah or Hajj, certain religious and local rules apply during your stay in Saudi Arabia.

Room allocation Rooms are allocated in line with local regulations and the religious principles in force.

• Pilgrims from the same family can be accommodated together.
• Men and women may only share a room if they are related by family or marriage.
• Individual pilgrims may be grouped with people of the same gender depending on the room type chosen.

Mahram (محرم)

Under the rules in force, a woman is no longer systematically required to be accompanied by a mahram to perform Umrah. However, certain accommodation and stay rules continue to apply.

The person making the booking is responsible for the accuracy of the information provided about family ties and the choice of accommodation.

Tayba Travel makes sure these rules are applied so that every pilgrim enjoys a compliant, respectful and peaceful stay.