Where is the Redguard woman?

I was approached by a few underhanded Redguard men calling themselves the Alik'r in Whiterun, who wanted a Redguard woman. The only Redguard woman I found in Whiterun won't shut up about marriage and has no meaningful dialog options. Where can I find her?

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Look for a woman named Saadia in the Bannered Mare tavern in Whiterun, usually in a side room. She was cooking in the kitchen when I found her.

If she isn't there, make sure to wait some time. She is known to be outside and then come to the inn (depending on hour).


If you are having trouble making the marker come up on your map, make sure you de-select all other quests in your journal. Then select the individual quest ONLY (especially in the "miscellaneous" sub-menu.)