1. Accomodation (The Big Saver)
- Stay in Aziziyah or Shisha: Hotels here are 50-70% cheaper than Clock Tower.
- Trade-off: You must take a bus/taxi to Haram. Ideally, stay near a Makkah Bus stop (Free/Cheap bus).
2. Food
- Avoid: Hotel buffets (150+ SAR) and Clock Tower Food Court (30-50 SAR/meal).
- Eat:
- Foul & Tamees: (Bean stew & huge bread). Breakfast for 3 people = 5 SAR.
- Broasted Chicken: 15-18 SAR (Lunch).
- Shawarma: 5-8 SAR.
- Pakistani/Bengali Restaurants: You can get Biryani for 10-15 SAR.
3. Water
- Bring a Bottle: Fill it with Zamzam inside the Haram. It's free. Don't buy water bottles.
4. Transport
- Makkah Bus: The new public bus system is excellent and very cheap (often free during trials, or 4 SAR). Use it instead of taxis.
