Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir) Miqat
The Miqat of the people of Najd, at As-Sail al-Kabir north-east of Makkah on the road from Taif and Riyadh. It is 84 km by road from Masjid al-Haram. Book a private car from Taif to Makkah that stops here for Ihram, from SAR 230 per car.
- From Taif
- 48 km
- To the Haram
- 84 km
- Fare from
- SAR 230
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Who enters Ihram at Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir)
The Miqat for pilgrims coming from Najd and the east, including Riyadh, Qassim and the Eastern Province, and drivers from Taif on the As-Sail road. It is also known as Miqat As-Sail al-Kabir on the Taif to Makkah road.
Tips from our drivers
- Coming from Riyadh or Dammam, this is the last long stop before Makkah; the driver plans the drive so you reach it rested.
- The mosque has washrooms and changing rooms, and shops for Ihram clothes if you need them.
- From Taif you can also enter Ihram at Wadi Muharram on the Al-Hada road; tell us which road you prefer.
Taif to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir)
| Economy Sedan · 1–3 seats | SAR 230 |
| Standard Sedan · 1–3 seats | SAR 270 |
| Comfort MPV · 4–6 seats | SAR 330 |
| Family Van · 7–11 seats | SAR 430 |
| SUV · 4–7 seats | SAR 470 |
| Luxury / VIP · 1–4 seats | SAR 800 |
Per car, one way, about 132 km. The Miqat stop is included.
Umrah taxis that stop at Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir)
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Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir): FAQ
Where is the Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir) Miqat?
The Miqat of the people of Najd, at As-Sail al-Kabir north-east of Makkah on the road from Taif and Riyadh. By road it is 48 km (about 40 min) from Taif and 84 km (about 1 h 5 min) from Masjid al-Haram.
Who enters Ihram here?
Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir) is the Miqat for pilgrims coming from Najd and the east, including Riyadh, Qassim and the Eastern Province, and drivers from Taif on the As-Sail road. If your road to Makkah for Umrah or Hajj passes it, you enter Ihram here or before it. Ask a scholar if you are unsure which Miqat applies to you.
Will the driver wait while we change into Ihram?
Yes. The stop is part of the fare. Most families need 30 to 45 minutes to bathe, change and pray two rak'ahs, and the driver waits as long as you need.
How much is a taxi from Taif to Makkah via Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir)?
From SAR 230 in an economy sedan and SAR 430 in a family van for up to 11 people, per car and fixed. The trip is about 132 km.
Can we enter Ihram at home instead?
Many pilgrims put on their Ihram clothes at home or at the hotel and make the intention at the Miqat. The driver still stops so you can pray and make the intention there.
Book a car via Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sail al-Kabir)
From SAR 230 per car with the Ihram stop included.