Uhud
Mount Uhud
North of the city, Mount Uhud holds an important place in Islamic history. Walk its marked trails at sunset, or start from the visitor area.
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Madinah on Foot
Trails through gardens and valleys for an everyday walk.
- Religious & historic
- Museum
Central area
Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard
Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard… a complete cultural discovery experience
7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Family friendly
- Step-free
5 min drive8 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Green space
Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn
Wadi Al-Aqiq Walkway
A lit, step-free walkway along the historic valley, with shaded seating and play areas — at its best on an evening out with family.
Open daily
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
14 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Green space
Quba
King Fahd Central Park
The city’s large family park: lawns and play areas for children, and cultural programmes in the evening.
Open 24 hours
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
18 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Green space
Quba
Quba Walkway (Darb al-Sunnah)
A historic route linking Quba to Al-Ghamamah, easing access… where every step passes enduring landmarks.
Open all day · most pleasant after sunset
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
11 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Family activity
Al-Awali & the farms
Palm and date farms
Family-run farms welcome you for lunch, a walk in the palms and a tasting of local dates, with a harvest each late summer.
- Heritage place
Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya
Al-Hayy (Al-Mughaisilah)
Madinah's experience blending authenticity and renewal
- Heritage place
Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn
Al-Aqiq Valley
A historic valley known for its blessings and heritage, and a notable Madinah landmark for its historic inscriptions.
- Historical place
Every day: 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM | 4:00 – 11:30 PM
13 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Open space
- Open space
- Open space
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- Family friendly
14 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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10 coffee shops to discover
Specialty roasters, Saudi coffee and quiet corners across the city.
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