Mecca practical travel information

Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, tailored to the country you are travelling from.

• Tipping in restaurants: 10-15% if no service charge
• Tipping taxis: Round up the fare
• Tipping hotel staff: 10-20 SAR per bag
• Tipping is becoming more common. Cash tips go directly to service workers. In Mecca, tipping porters is customary.
• Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Mecca packing guide.

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