Guide to Golf Cart Prices and Booking in the Grand Mosque of Makkah for 2026
The price of golf carts in the Grand Mosque of Makkah starts from 25 SAR for a single seat for one round (Tawaf only or Sa'i only), and reaches 100 SAR per person when booking the full Umrah package that combines Tawaf and Sa'i together. The cost rises to around 900 SAR if you wish to book a fully private family golf cart with a dedicated driver that seats three or four passengers for the entire duration of the ritual. All of these prices are official and listed through the channels of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, and they include value-added tax at 15%.
Golf Cart Price Table in the Grand Mosque of Makkah (Tawaf, Sa'i, and Full Umrah)
The cost varies according to the type of service and the nature of the route you need to perform the rituals. The following table details the approved fees for golf carts on the mezzanine floor of the Grand Mosque of Makkah:
| Service Type | Capacity | Fees (tax included) | Operating Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single seat - Tawaf only | One passenger (shared cart) | 25 SAR | Tawaf mezzanine route on the first floor |
| Single seat - Sa'i only | One passenger (shared cart) | 25 SAR | Mas'a mezzanine route between Safa and Marwah |
| Single seat - full Umrah | One passenger (shared cart) | 50 - 100 SAR | Includes Tawaf and Sa'i depending on the operating periods and seasons |
| Fully private golf cart | 3 to 4 passengers with a driver | 800 - 900 SAR | A dedicated service for families and elderly pilgrims throughout the Tawaf and Sa'i period |
This pricing is subject to precise operating controls that prevent the exploitation of pilgrims. If you choose the private cart, you are guaranteed the driver's accompaniment for you and your family from the start of the first circuit of Tawaf until completing the seventh circuit in the Mas'a, with no need to wait when transferring between the two routes. As for shared seats, the cart departs as soon as all of its passengers have boarded at the loading station, which usually takes two to three minutes on regular days.
It should be noted that the price of golf carts in the Grand Mosque is fixed electronically and is not open to on-site negotiation, as all financial transactions are conducted through the approved electronic payment points or by direct debit from the bank card within the app.
Comparison of Available Options: Golf Carts, Individual Electric Carts, and Manual Carts
Many of those arriving in Makkah confuse the concepts between three different types of transport available inside the Grand Mosque. Each means of transport has a specific use and a clear price difference:
- Golf carts: Multi-seat electric vehicles driven by a driver trained and certified by the Authority. They are primarily suitable for elderly pilgrims who cannot control a cart on their own, or families who want to stay together. Their movement is quiet and their routes are restricted to the upper floors.
- Individual electric carts (scooters): Small-sized carts that the pilgrim drives personally by means of a hand throttle. They cost 57.5 SAR per round (Tawaf or Sa'i) for the single seat, and 115 SAR for the double cart, which seats two people sitting one behind the other. These carts give you the freedom to control the speed and to stop for supplication.
- Free manual carts: Provided free of charge by the Grand Mosque administration to serve persons with disabilities and elderly pilgrims at the entrances, on condition that a family companion is present to push the cart for the duration of the ritual.
- Paid manual carts (licensed Mutawif): Authorized workers wearing a unified official uniform (green or grey) and carrying an identification card issued by the Authority. Their officially set pricing for Tawaf or Sa'i ranges from 100 to 150 SAR per round depending on the level of crowding, and the amount is paid in cash or via the payment devices they carry.
Field tip: If your father or mother suffers from balance problems or does not have the ability to control a scooter's handlebar, avoid individual carts entirely; the scooter route requires constant attention to prevent collisions during sudden stops. A golf cart with a driver is the safest option here.
How to Book a Golf Cart Electronically via Nusuk and the Unified Tanaqqol Platform
The Grand Mosque administration has moved beyond the long queue-based waiting system by activating two government platforms that allow booking the service and selecting the time in advance, which guarantees the cart's availability as soon as you arrive at the Grand Mosque courtyards.
Booking Steps via the Nusuk App
- Open the Nusuk app and log in via the National Single Sign-On (for citizens and residents) or with your visa and passport number (for visitors from outside the Kingdom).
- Go to the 'Two Holy Mosques Services' menu and select 'Transport Services' from it.
- Specify the cart type by choosing 'Golf cart' and select the required route (Tawaf, Sa'i, or both together).
- Choose the Umrah date and the designated time window for starting, specifying the number of passengers if the booking is for individual seats or selecting a full cart.
- Pay the required amount using a Mada card or credit cards (Visa / Mastercard), and a digital ticket containing the booking barcode will be issued to you immediately.
Direct Booking via the Unified Tanaqqol Transport Platform (General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques)
The Tanaqqol platform serves visitors who wish to arrange transport services independently without a direct link to the Nusuk app packages:
- Access the Tanaqqol online portal via your mobile browser or download the dedicated Tanaqqol app.
- Enter your national ID, residence permit (Iqama), or passport number, along with a Saudi phone number to receive the verification code (OTP).
- Choose the departure point and the pickup station closest to your entry gate (such as the Ajyad or Shubeikah mezzanine).
- Specify whether you prefer electronic prepayment or payment at the station counter upon arrival.
- Keep an image of the barcode (QR Code) on your phone screen to present it at the scanning gates at the entrances designated for carts.
Pickup Locations and Departure Points for Golf Carts Inside the Grand Mosque of Makkah
Golf carts operate on routes completely isolated from pedestrian traffic on the Mataf floor to avoid crowding. These carts cannot descend to the ground-level courtyard of the Kaaba, and their departure points are limited to the following locations:
- First-floor Tawaf mezzanine: It is the main hub, and you reach it directly via the escalators opposite King Abdulaziz Gate and Ajyad Gate.
- Ajyad bridge station: Located on the southern side, it is considered the most suitable station for those arriving from the King Abdulaziz Waqf hotels (the Clock Towers) and the hotels on Ajyad Street.
- Shubeikah entrance: It serves visitors coming from the direction of the Jabal Omar development and the transport bus station in Al-Ghazzah and Jarwal.
- Mas'a mezzanine (between Safa and Marwah): The direct connecting station designated for those who have completed their Tawaf and wish to continue with Sa'i without covering the walking distance between the two sites.
- Roof of the Grand Mosque of Makkah: The cart route on it is opened as an additional backup route during the major peak seasons (such as the last ten nights of Ramadan and the Hajj season) to relieve pressure on the first floor.
Cancellation and Refund Conditions for Two Holy Mosques Cart Bookings
Booking cancellation and fee refund operations are subject to financially programmed controls applied technically through the operating systems:
- Early cancellation: The beneficiary is entitled to cancel the golf cart booking and receive a full refund of the amount paid electronically if the cancellation is made at least two hours before the trip time specified in the ticket.
- Late arrival: If the pilgrim delays arriving by more than 30 minutes after the booking window ends without a prior modification request, the booking is automatically cancelled and the amount is not refunded, given that the seat was reserved and the operational route was disrupted.
- Technical faults and route closures: If the Grand Mosque administration decides to suspend the cart route for urgent regulatory reasons or sudden maintenance, the full amount is returned to the same card used for payment without any deductions.
- Refund duration: Bank deposit operations for credit cards and Mada cards take from 3 to 14 business days, depending on the policy of the card-issuing bank inside or outside the Kingdom.
If you encounter any financial difficulty or the amount has not been refunded after the official deadline has passed, contact the unified call center for Two Holy Mosques affairs directly at (1966), or submit a technical support ticket with the booking number and the reference code of the banking transaction via the Tanaqqol platform.
What to Do Upon Your Arrival at the Grand Mosque Courtyards
Head immediately to the nearest escalator bearing the 'Cart Services' sign towards the first floor (the mezzanine), and avoid descending towards the ground-level courtyard if you are accompanying an elderly person who is unable to walk. Show the digital booking code (QR Code) to the organizing employee at the entrance without needing to print a paper ticket, and make sure to board the cart bearing the route number recorded on your ticket so that you begin your ritual without delay.
