Mecca or Makkah (Arabic: مكة المكرمة Makkah al-Mukarramah), located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam. It is strictly forbidden for Non-Muslims to enter the city and this is strongly enforced. Road signs to guide Muslims are provided. read more
Clarification - Non Muslims are not allowed only in Mecca, whereas they are permitted to visit the city of Medina as tourists or traders . The reason for the prohibition lies somewhere between the fundamental requirement as well as the policies of the state of Saudi Arabia. read more