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Madinah

City of the Prophet ﷺ

Madinah

The city of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and the Rawdah. Where to stay by walking time, Ziyarah sites, practical places and tips.

  • TodayFri, Oct 9Rabiʻ II 28, 1448 AH
  • Next prayerFajr 04:59

Ziyarah sites

All sights in the city · 25

Where to stay by walking time

All hotels · 132

Walking time is measured for most hotels in the city, but not for all of them. Prices are shown on the hotel cards in the catalogue.

Getting there

All transport places · 1

Where to eat

All restaurants and cafés · 3

Good to know

  • Book Rawdah visits in Nusuk — slots open 7 days ahead and go in minutes.

  • Women’s Rawdah hours differ — check your slot.

  • Haramain station is 15 min from the mosque; Makkah in 2 h 20 min.

  • Visit Quba on Saturday morning, following the Sunnah.

Questions and answers

  • Do I need a permit for the Rawdah?

    Yes — book a time slot in the Nusuk app.

  • How do I get from Madinah to Makkah?

    Haramain train (2 h 20 min), bus (≈5 h) or car (≈4.5 h).

  • Where is Miqat for those coming from Madinah?

    Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali), 15 min from the mosque.

  • How many days in Madinah?

    Most pilgrims stay 3–4 days.

Madinah for pilgrims

Plan your days in Madinah with ZiyaraGo: hotels by walking time to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Ziyarah sites with guides, Rawdah booking tips, transport and practical places.