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City Guide · Madinah for…
Madinah for visitors
Places to visit, experiences, events and the practical things that make a first visit easy.
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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)
- Religious & historic
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.
- Museum
Al-Anbariyah & Al-Suqya
Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum
Follow Arabic script from early Qur’anic manuscripts to contemporary calligraphy at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy, with galleries and workshops.
Free entry · book a visit online
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
7 min drive18 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Heritage place
Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn
Qasr Urwa ibn Al-Zubair
Stone ruins of an early Islamic estate on a rise above Wadi Al-Aqiq, named after the scholar Urwa ibn Al-Zubair.
Heritage site — check visiting access with the Heritage Commission
- Free
13 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
Places to visit
- Religious & historic
Central area
The central area and the Prophet’s Mosque
The spiritual heart of Madinah, open around the clock. Plan your visit around prayer times and seasonal crowds.
- 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)
- Museum
Central area
The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization
A permanent museum presenting the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the message of Islam through interactive digital experiences
- Religious & historic
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.
- Market
Central area
Traditional markets
Find dates, perfume, crafts and gifts made in Madinah, in small shops near the central area that open after Asr.
After Asr until late
- Family friendly
5 min drive7 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Religious & historic
Quba
Quba
One of the oldest parts of Madinah, south of the centre. Walk the path past gardens and small cafés, browse the markets and see traditional homes.
Open daily
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
13 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Historical place
Quba
Al Sirah – Seerah Exhibition
The Seerah Exhibition… an interactive modern experience presenting the Prophet's ﷺ life and teachings through innovative multi language displays
Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM · Friday: 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM · Saturday: 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM
12 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Museum
Eastern districts
Dar Al Madinah Museum
A private museum highlighting the history of Madinah, the Prophet’s Hijrah, and the city’s urban development through interactive exhibits
- Religious & historic
- Mosque
Al Fath Mosque
Al Fatih Mosque… the site where the Prophet ﷺ prayed and supplicated during the Battle of the Confederates
Experiences
Something to do, not just somewhere to go.
- ExperienceAbout 3 hours
Central area
Historic Madinah walk
From the Prophet’s Mosque to the Seerah museum, Safiyyah, the markets and the old railway station — on foot.
- Low cost
- Family friendly
- Early morning
5 stops · The central area and the Prophet’s Mosque → The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization → Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard
- Experience1–3 hours
Central area
Pray at the Prophet’s Mosque
The heart of Madinah. Plan your visit around the prayer times, and book your visit to Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in advance.
- Free
- Family friendly
- After Fajr or late evening
- Experience2–3 hours
Markets & Al-Awali
Traditional crafts experience
Blend your own perfume, shop the dates market and see palm-frond weaving on a farm.
- Low cost
- Family friendly
- Morning
4 stops · Traditional markets → An oud and perfume maker → Madinah Dates Market
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Across the city
Weekend in Madinah
Friday in the central area and Quba, Saturday at Uhud and the valley — with an event each evening.
- Low cost
- Family friendly
- Friday and Saturday
4 stops · The central area and the Prophet’s Mosque → Quba → Mount Uhud
- ExperienceAbout 1 hour
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- Family friendly
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Central area & the west
Madinah arts trail
Calligraphy at Dar Al Qalam, the galleries at Safiyyah, the Artists from Madinah and an evening at the literary club.
- Free
- Family friendly
- Afternoon into evening
4 stops · Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum → Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard → Dia Aziz Dia
- Experience1–2 hours
Al-Anbariyah
Explore the Hejaz Railway Station
The historic terminus of the Hejaz Railway, now a museum close to the central area.
- Low cost
- Family friendly
- Afternoon
- ExperienceAbout 2 hours
Al Suqya
Try Arabic calligraphy at Dar Al Qalam
See the collection, then join the evening club and write your first letters.
- Free
- Family friendly
- Evening
2 stops · Dar Al Qalam — Arabic Calligraphy Museum → Arabic Calligraphy Club
- ExperienceAbout 2 hours
Uhud
Sunset at Mount Uhud
History and open views to the north of the city, with guided sunset walks at weekends.
- Experience1–2 hours
Across the city
A Madinah café evening
Specialty coffee and heritage cafés — follow the Coffee Shops Path to find where to go.
- Low cost
- Family friendly
- Evening
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Recommended itineraries
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One day in Madinah
The essentials of a first visit, paced around prayer times.
- 2 days
Weekend in Madinah
Friday in the centre and Quba, Saturday at Uhud — with an event each evening.
- 3 days
Three days in Madinah
The centre, the south and the north-west — one part of the city each day.
- 1 day
Heritage day
Quba, Al-Qiblatayn, Urwa’s palace and the railway station.
- 1 day
Madinah with children
Short stops, shade at midday and something for children in every part of the day.
- 1 day
Arts & culture day
Calligraphy, galleries, an exhibition and an evening of talks.
Hidden gems
Quieter places that are easy to miss.
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- 2 days
Weekend in Madinah
Friday in the centre and Quba, Saturday at Uhud — with an event each evening.
- 3 days
Three days in Madinah
The centre, the south and the north-west — one part of the city each day.
- 1 day
Heritage day
Quba, Al-Qiblatayn, Urwa’s palace and the railway station.
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