Suitcase
Spare Ihram
Must
Used if main ihram is being washed, or becomes damaged
Razor(s)
Must
Personal hygiene. Especially before putting on ihram
Clothes
Must
Suitable clothing for the Saudi climate
Sandals
Must
Comfortable footwear for day-to-day wear
Flip Flops
Must
Nice pair to wear whilst in ihram. Crocs recommended
Energy Tablets (Lucozade)
Must
For an energy boost if you're feeling weak
Vests/Underwear
Must
Standard. Anything you need and that you feel most comfortable wearing
Night Wear
Must
Up to you, can take pyjamas, t-shirts, shorts, and some just wear their lengha + vest from that day
Shampoo / Body Wash
Must
Focus on what you need for the main duration of your stay. No need for too much unperfumed/unscented ones, which are only for the few days that you're in ihram, during which you can just shower without any soap/shampoo.
Toothbrush / Toothpaste
Must
Remember your charger if using electric toothbrush. Travel toothbrush recommended, or even just a normal toothbrush is fine.
Ibuprofen / Paracetamol
Must
Painkillers for headaches etc
Vaseline
Must
Some people experience dry/cracked feet and lips. Others experience chafing whilst in ihram. Didn't need it at all personally, but others swear by it.
Copy of all Travel Documents
Must
Passport, itinerary, flights, vaccination certificate and anything else you think might be useful. Also, don't forget to leave a copy at home
Nail Cutter
High
Remember to cut your nails before getting into ihram!
Shawl / Scarf
Must
"Saudi scarf". Useful for: covering head/face in the sun, towel, prayer mat, bindle and pillow padding
Toilet Roll
High
Enough to last you during days of hajj. Most hotels should provide you during your main stay
Socks
Medium
One pair. If you don't need them during the stay then they'll still be useful on your way home
Cardigan / Hoodie
Medium
Like the socks, probably won't need it whilst you're there but useful on the way back at least
Presciption Medicines
High
Enough of anything that you need to survive
General Medicines
High
Diahorria Tablets, Immodium, Diaralyte, Berrocca, Lemsip and/or anything else you feel like taking
Carrier bags
High
Just a few to carry and organise your things
Shoe Bag
High
Pump/string bag that you can carry on your back. This way you can keep your footwear with you whilst in the masjid without fear of losing them, and without having to carry them in your hands.
Plasters / First-Aid Kit
High
Basic stuff in case you get hurt/injured. Small one will do
Towel
Medium
Most hotels will provide one, but you might need it if you shower in Mina during the days of hajj
Permanant Marker
Medium
Marking anything you might decide to parcel back home. Some group providers require that you mark your laundry bags with your room number.
Scissors
Low
Can't say I needed them, but just one of those things that could just be useful
Travel Iron
Low
If you REALLY need. Clothes should come back ironed if you use the laundry service. Don't recommend taking one
Drying Pegs
Medium
Small, round rack with pegs for hanging small items. Used to dry small items in your hotel bathroom
Washing Up Powder
Medium
Very small amount, just to wash small items in your hotel bathroom. Can always buy more from there if you need to.
Cheap Flip Flops
Medium
Cheap and cheerful to use in your hotel bathroom
Tawaf Tasbeeh
Must
7 bead tasbeeh to keep track of your tawaf
Hand Luggage
Ihram
Must
If you're going Mecca first, otherwise put it in your suitcase
Itinerary
Must
Copies of passport, itinerary, flights, vaccination certificate and anything else you think might be useful. Also, don't forget to leave a copy at in your suitcase
Kitaabs
Must
For first time recommend the Hajj guides by Sheikh Salim Dhorat, which are concise, informative and very small/lightweight to carry. Any others that you wish to take too. Don't go overboard, you're going there to perform pilgrimage, not to open a bookshop
Medicine
Must
Enough for your flights and ride to hotel e.g. painkillers, chewing gum, travel sweets etc
Belt
Medium
If you need something to hold your ihram up
Phone Charger
Must
Can take in hand luggage, or suitcase, or both
Padlocks
Must
Put them on your suitcase
Luggage Tags
Must
Put them on your suitcase and hand luggage
Topee
Must
To wear throughout journey whilst not in ihram
Travel Prayer Mat
Must
For salah times during your journey. Something lightweight. Once you reach Mecca, it's better to buy a proper prayer mat to use on the marble floors
Tasbeeh
Must
Try to spend as much time during your journey doing dhikr
Shoe Bag
Must
If you're going Mecca first then keep this with you if you intend to go to haram as soon as you reach there
Face Towel
High
Useful after washing / ablution during the journey
Sunglasses (Polarised)
Must
Prescription ones if you need, otherwise standard polarised ones will do
Notebook / Pen
Must
Waist Pouch / Money Belt
High
Shoulder Bag (Small Items Bag)
High
Can carry your Quran, kitaabs and accessories with you
Baby Wipes
High
Toilet Roll
Medium
Nappy Pins
Medium
Travel Adapter (2 Pin)
Must
For all electronic devices you take e.g. phone
On You
Passport / Visa
Must
Money (riyaal)
Must
Miswaak
Must
Phone
Must
ACWY Certificate
Must
Meningitis certificate will be required when you reach your Saudi airport (Jeddah)
Flight Tickets
Must
Keys for Luggage
Must
Credit Card / Travel Money Card
Must
Just in case
Wristwatch
High
Hajj Days
Rucksack
Must
You take this to Mina and will contain your spare ihram, sleeping bag, pillow, and snacks
Snacks
High
Dry fruit, crisp, biscuits etc
Small bag for stones
Must
Store the stones you collect for the days of Jamarat
Sleeping Bag
Must
Recommend not buying from here. Sleeping bags in the same quality and price are available in Bin Dawood stores, and will save you the hassle of travelling with one in your suitcase. Only needed for one night of Muzdalifah.
Travel Pillow
Must
Something you're comfortable with. Only needed for one night of Muzdalifah.
Spare ihram
Must
Keep this with you during the days of hajj, in your rucksack
Water Bottle
High
Make sure you have water with you at all times and drink regularly.
Fragrance-Free Toiletries
High
Required only during the period of ihram, and not necessary. You can simply avoid using all toiletries during that period if you prefer