Travel Essentials

The practical bits for the journey: travel vests, tawaf socks, kits and comfortable shoes.

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Travel essentials for Hajj and Umrah

These are the small practical items that make a long trip easier, and they are almost always bought in the last few weeks before leaving. Travel vests with zipped pockets for documents and money, tawaf socks, comfortable footwear for long distances, and all in one kits that gather the basics into a single purchase.

Anything scented is deliberately kept out of this range, since fragrance is restricted while in ihram. It is a compact range rather than a broad travel department, so it covers the items most often forgotten rather than everything you might pack.

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Questions and answers

What is a Hajj and Umrah travel vest?
It is a lightweight vest with zipped and hidden pockets, worn under or over clothing to keep a passport, money and documents secure. It is one of the most bought items before a trip because crowds make pockets impractical.
What are tawaf socks?
Tawaf socks are thin socks worn on the marble floors of the Haram, where the ground can be cold underfoot and shoes are removed. They are inexpensive and usually bought in multiples.
What shoes should I take?
Comfortable footwear that leaves the top of the foot uncovered is what pilgrims need in ihram, and comfort matters more than anything given the walking involved. Wearing them in before travelling is worth doing.
What is in an all in one kit?
The kits gather the common small items into a single purchase, and the exact contents are listed on each product page. They are a straightforward way to cover most of a packing list at once.
Why are these items unscented?
Perfumed products are restricted while in the state of ihram, so anything in this range is chosen to avoid that problem. Check labels on everyday toiletries you pack from home, since many are lightly fragranced.
Do you sell luggage and bags for the trip?
Bags and carrying items appear in the range as stock allows. What is currently available is what shows on this page.
When should I buy these?
A few weeks before travelling rather than the final days, since specific sizes go first as the season approaches. It also leaves time to wear footwear in.
What do people most often forget to pack?
Tawaf socks, a small unscented toiletry set and a document vest are the three most commonly bought at the last minute. A compact prayer mat is the other.
Are these suitable for Umrah as well as Hajj?
Yes, the same items serve both, since the practical needs are the same. Umrah trips are shorter, so people often pack lighter versions.
Can I see the travel range in store?
Yes, and trying a vest or shoes on before travelling is worth the trip. Cii Stores is a physical shop in Ormonde, Johannesburg, with delivery across South Africa.
What does the travel range cost?
Items run from around R60 for socks and small accessories to roughly R550 for shoes and complete kits. Most individual items sit well below that.
How much is delivery and how long does it take?
Standard shipping is R160 and orders are delivered within 3 to 5 business days. Delivery is free on orders over R1000.
Can I return a travel item?
Yes. Non consumable items can be returned within 7 days in unused, unopened condition and in their original packaging. Please note that sale items are non refundable.