8 Activities
The Prophet's Path to Quba
Starts from
Medina
Transportation
On Foot
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
8
Duration
9 hrs 50 min
Length
8 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Medina
Transportation
On Foot
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
9 hrs 50 min
Length
8 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Family-Friendly
Road.Travel
- Visit the Prophet's Mosque.
- Discover the Mosque of Abu Bakr Siddiq RA.
- Learn more about the Mosque of Al-Ghamama.
- Try delicious liver.
- Go through Quba Gate.
- Learn why Al Jummah Mosque is called Friday Mosque.
This one-day trip represents the birth of Islam in Medina.
Medina is known as the place where Prophet Muhammad established the Muslim community after his migration from Mecca in 622 AD, called Hijrah. His body is entombed here in the Prophet's Mosque, which you will visit first. Medina is a key destination for millions of pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah.
The modernization of Medina was not as fast as in Jeddah, Riyadh, or other Saudi towns. Building development has involved the complete dismantlement of the old city wall and the merging of that historic area with the now built-up pilgrim camping ground. Some mosques, which you will see on the trip, have been significantly reconstructed to improve the view. Pay attention to the most famous place here—the Prophet's Mosque. You will feel the authentic atmosphere of that time.
All the places you'll see during the trip are devoutly visited by all Muslims travelling to Medina. Please note that visiting mosques, like the Prophet’s Mosque, is forbidden to non-Muslims.
Medina is known as the place where Prophet Muhammad established the Muslim community after his migration from Mecca in 622 AD, called Hijrah. His body is entombed here in the Prophet's Mosque, which you will visit first. Medina is a key destination for millions of pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah.
The modernization of Medina was not as fast as in Jeddah, Riyadh, or other Saudi towns. Building development has involved the complete dismantlement of the old city wall and the merging of that historic area with the now built-up pilgrim camping ground. Some mosques, which you will see on the trip, have been significantly reconstructed to improve the view. Pay attention to the most famous place here—the Prophet's Mosque. You will feel the authentic atmosphere of that time.
All the places you'll see during the trip are devoutly visited by all Muslims travelling to Medina. Please note that visiting mosques, like the Prophet’s Mosque, is forbidden to non-Muslims.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Family-Friendly
This one-day trip represents the birth of Islam in Medina.
Medina is known as the place where Prophet Muhammad established the Muslim community after his migration from Mecca in 622 AD, called Hijrah. His body is entombed here in the Prophet's Mosque, which you will visit first. Medina is a key destination for millions of pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah.
The modernization of Medina was not as fast as in Jeddah, Riyadh, or other Saudi towns. Building development has involved the complete dismantlement of the old city wall and the merging of that historic area with the now built-up pilgrim camping ground. Some mosques, which you will see on the trip, have been significantly reconstructed to improve the view. Pay attention to the most famous place here—the Prophet's Mosque. You will feel the authentic atmosphere of that time.
All the places you'll see during the trip are devoutly visited by all Muslims travelling to Medina. Please note that visiting mosques, like the Prophet’s Mosque, is forbidden to non-Muslims.
Medina is known as the place where Prophet Muhammad established the Muslim community after his migration from Mecca in 622 AD, called Hijrah. His body is entombed here in the Prophet's Mosque, which you will visit first. Medina is a key destination for millions of pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah.
The modernization of Medina was not as fast as in Jeddah, Riyadh, or other Saudi towns. Building development has involved the complete dismantlement of the old city wall and the merging of that historic area with the now built-up pilgrim camping ground. Some mosques, which you will see on the trip, have been significantly reconstructed to improve the view. Pay attention to the most famous place here—the Prophet's Mosque. You will feel the authentic atmosphere of that time.
All the places you'll see during the trip are devoutly visited by all Muslims travelling to Medina. Please note that visiting mosques, like the Prophet’s Mosque, is forbidden to non-Muslims.
Road.Travel
- Visit the Prophet's Mosque.
- Discover the Mosque of Abu Bakr Siddiq RA.
- Learn more about the Mosque of Al-Ghamama.
- Try delicious liver.
- Go through Quba Gate.
- Learn why Al Jummah Mosque is called Friday Mosque.
Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
5 mi3 mi
The Most Beautiful Mosques of Medina to Explore
Today you will visit the complex of mosques where the Prophet Muhammad prayed while living here after his migration. Some of them are included in the Seven Mosques, which were visited by pilgrims during the Hajj season.
09:0045 min
The Prophet's Mosque — Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Start your journey by going through the main gate in Saudi Arabia — Baab-al-Salaam. Literally translated into English it means "Gate of Peace". It's called this because people used to enter the Great Mosque of Mecca through this gate. Going further, you will find yourself in the extremely famous Prophet's Mosque — such a beautiful, huge mosque, the burial place of Prophet Muhammad and a favourite place of tourists and locals. It's the second-largest mosque and the second holiest site in Islam after Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
Feel the scale of the mosque: it accommodates 1 million people during the Hajj and later it can accommodate more than 1.5 million!
Feel the scale of the mosque: it accommodates 1 million people during the Hajj and later it can accommodate more than 1.5 million!
0.6 mi
15 min
10:0045 min
Masjid Abu Bakr Siddiq RA
It's been one of the historical and archaeological mosques in Medina since it was built in 1245 AH. It's one of the mosques that still retain their ancient style and traditional design. As you visit it, you will be totally imbued with the atmosphere of Islam that reigned here several thousand years ago. This place is also famous because Muhammad used to offer Eid prayers here and then, after Muhammad's death, Abu Bakr continued the same tradition.
0.3 mi
10 min
11:001 hr
Mosque of Al-Ghamama
The next old mosque is the Mosque of Al-Ghamama. People believe that Muhammad also performed an Eid prayer here in the year 631. It's called "Ghamama" ("Cloud") for a reason: when Muhammad performed a prayer, it began to rain. It's believed that the rain was the answer to his plea. For a while, this mosque was closed for daily prayers because of its proximity to the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, but recently it has been reopened for prayer.
To avoid the clash of sounds from the Prophet's Mosque, the mosque has its own internal sound system. It's such a quiet and peaceful place for prayer.
0.9 mi
20 min
12:301 hr
Hussein Basha Authentic Cuisine
One of the best liver shops you'll ever try, not only in Medina but also in the whole of Saudi Arabia! You'll definitely love the deliciously cooked liver, meat, and other dishes. The service is good too, so just relax and prepare for the next part of your religious trip.
0.7 mi
15 min
14:001 hr
Masjid Umar bin Khattab
This mosque was built in 1815 at the location of the pulpit of the Commander of the Faithful, Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, for the Eid prayer in appreciation of the position of the Prophet Muhammad.
0.5 mi
15 min
16:001 hr
Quba Gate
This triple-arched gate is one of the major gates of Masjid an-Nabawi on the southwestern flank. The name of the mosque derives its significance from the village of Quba, where Prophet Muhammad built the first mosque. The village is located 6 kilometres from Masjid an-Nabawi. It's also known as the 5th gate or Bab Quba.
This is quite a new gate: no gate by the name of Quba existed before the 1992 CE expansion of the mosque. It's the best place to take a memorable photo before praying inside.
This is quite a new gate: no gate by the name of Quba existed before the 1992 CE expansion of the mosque. It's the best place to take a memorable photo before praying inside.
5 mi
15 min
17:151 hr
Mosque Al Jummah
This mosque is known as the Friday Mosque because on Friday the Prophet and his companions resumed the route to Medina, stopped at the Wadi Ranuna region, and fulfilled the Jummah prayer there. Moreover, one hundred Muslims participated in this first Jummah salah; some of them had escorted him from Quba. That's why the region is called Jummah today.
Usually, you'll meet more locals than tourists here, but this place is definitely a must-see.
Usually, you'll meet more locals than tourists here, but this place is definitely a must-see.
