Planning around the seasons
Moving in Makkah
Moving in Makkah is unlike any other city in the Kingdom. The city is surrounded by mountains, many older districts have narrow, steep streets, and the religious seasons change traffic completely during Ramadan and Hajj. Choosing the right date is half the job.
With SaudiMoving you describe your move once — the district you’re moving from and to, the size of your home, floor and lift, and the date — and your request reaches moving companies in Makkah who know its roads and seasons and contact you with offers.
Housing in Makkah and what it means for your move
Older Makkah districts have closely packed buildings on hillsides, many without a lift, and some streets large trucks can’t enter — so things go in a smaller vehicle or are carried part of the way. Newer districts on the city’s edges have new apartment buildings, villas and duplexes with easier truck access.
Because some roads are steep, heavy furniture may need more crew, or a crane in taller buildings. Mention it in the request if the street is narrow or steep.
When to move in Makkah
- Avoid the seasons
In the last ten days of Ramadan and during Hajj, roads are closed and truck movement is restricted in parts of the city — move before or after.
- Heat
Makkah is hot most of the year, so early morning is the best time to load.
- Traffic
Roads into the centre get busy around prayer times — plan a route with the company that avoids them.
- Book early
Demand for movers rises before and after the seasons, so book ahead.
Well-known residential districts in Makkah
Moving companies work across Makkah’s districts. Some with many moves:
- Al Aziziyah
- Ash Shawqiyah
- An Nasim
- Al Awali
- Az Zahir
- Ash Sharai
- Ar Rusayfah
- Batha Quraish
- Al Utaybiyah
- Al Kakiyah
Districts close to the centre are affected more by the seasons, so give the district and the company can suggest the best date.
Moving services in Makkah
Choose a service to read about it, or request offers straight away with Makkah selected. Common moves include Jeddah to Makkah and Riyadh to Makkah.
- Home & apartment moving in MakkahMoving apartments and houses within the city: dismantling, wrapping, loading, transport and reassembly in the new home.
- Villa movingMoving villas with several floors, annexes and majlis: a larger crew, more than one truck and a clear plan for every room.
- Furniture disassembly & assembly in MakkahDismantling and reassembling bedrooms, wardrobes, beds and desks by a carpenter or fitter, keeping every screw and part.
- Packing & wrapping in MakkahPacking before the move: boxes for your belongings, film and bubble wrap for furniture and glass, and blankets to protect surfaces.
- Office & company movingOffice and company moves planned to keep downtime low: numbered boxes, desks dismantled and rebuilt, moves in the evening or at the weekend.
- Moving between citiesMoving from one city to another within the Kingdom: stronger packing for long trips, careful loading and a clear arrival time.
- Furniture storageStoring furniture between two homes, while travelling or during renovation, in warehouses or closed storage units.
- Kitchen & AC removal and reinstallRemoving the kitchen and AC units in the old home, moving them and reinstalling them in the new one — with a qualified technician for larger AC units.
Routes to and from Makkah
Moving in Makkah: FAQ
Can I move in Makkah during Hajj?
It can be difficult in some districts because of road closures and truck restrictions. It’s better to move before or after the season; ask the company about your district.
What if the street is too narrow for a large truck?
The company uses a smaller vehicle, more trips, or carries things a short distance. Mention it in the request so it’s priced in.
Can I move from Makkah to Jeddah in one day?
Usually yes. Read about the Jeddah to Makkah route, which covers both directions.
Request moving offers in Makkah
Describe your move once and let moving companies in Makkah contact you with their offers.