Muslim Friendly Tourism:
Developing and Marketing MFT Products and Services
In the OIC Member Countries
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4. MFT Products and Services
 Muslim-friendly Airports
Sarajevo International Airport has opened a prayer room for Muslims on the first floor of
Terminal B, before the passport and customs control. 177
 Muslim-friendly Hotels
A number of hotels offer Muslim-friendly services including Europe Sarajevo, City Boutique
Sarajevo, and Art Slavonski Brod. Hotel Europe in Sarajevo is halal certified by the Agency for
Halal Quality Certification in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The hotel provides Muslim guests with
prayer mats and copies of the Qur’an in their hotel rooms, times as well as including a Qibla
signage in the room. The City Boutique Sarajevo hotel offers Halal food and has prayer areas
in addition to providing Qibla signage, prayer mats, and copies of the Qur'an in its rooms. The
Art Slavonski Brod hotel Muslim-friendly services include Qibla signage, prayer mats, and
copies of the Qur'an in its rooms in addition to providing a prayer timetable and ensuring
rooms have no alcohol. 178
 Muslim-friendly Restaurants
Restaurant "Terasa" Sarajevo has become the first halal certified restaurant in Bosnia. The
restaurant, which does not offer alcohol, has obtained a “Diamond” certification, which is the
highest level, since it serves only Halal food and has a prayer room on its premises179 .A
number of other restaurants offer Halal food but serve alcohol including Hindin Han
restaurant in Mostar which serves grilled Halal meat and Nanina Kuhinja in Sarajevo which
serves traditional dishes such as goulash and meat and eggs. 180
 Muslim-friendly Travel Agents
Tour Bosnia Travel agency ensures its guests being a travel experience that doesn’t clash with
Islamic principles, by providing comprehensive Muslim-friendly services from transportation
to accommodation. The agency organizes thermal treatments in spa resorts where Halal food
is served and separate facilities are provided for men and women.181 Halal Friendly holidays
tour agency builds its tour itinerary to accommodate prayer needs of Muslim travelers
ensuring will be incorporated into the daily travel schedule in accordance with the a break
for prayer close to ablution facilities and provides prayer mats for its clients.182 Another
travel agency, the UAE-based Holiday Bosnia, offers adventure trips to Bosnia with a
philanthropic component. Their Peace Camp gives tourists the opportunity to engage in
white-water rafting, hiking and mountain-climbing, skiing and horseback riding as well as
giving them the chance to interact with the local communities. The camp has prayer areas and
Muslim travelers are provided with prayer timetables and information about halal food
outlets.183
177 “Masjid opened at Sarajevo International Airport.” Best Halal Holiday. Web.
178 Best Halal Holiday website.
179 Restaurant Teresa Website.
180 Trip Advisor Website.
181 Tour Bosnia Website.
182 Halal Friendly Holidays Website.
183 El Shafaki, Reem. “The Growth of Adventure Tourism for Thrill-seeking Muslim Travelers.” Salaam Gateway. 5 Jan. 2016.
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