Saudi Arabia can be found in the Middle East and is perhaps most famous for the city of Mecca. This city is considered to be the birthplace of the Islamic religion and draws thousands of visitors every year who arrive on holy pilgrimages. To the average western visitor, Saudi Arabia is a highly religious and conservative country with limited tourist attractions.

Tourist visas are not issued and because of this, most people visiting the country are either Muslim pilgrims, western businessmen or those working in the oil industry. Regardless of your reason for visiting, you should take the opportunity to visit the country’s most significant cities as well as a few of the numerous historical and religious sites.