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What to See in Madinah in 1, 2 and 3 Days: a Plan (2026)
A day-by-day plan for Madinah: the Prophet’s Mosque, Quba and the two-qiblas mosque, then Uhud and open-air places, with distances and how to shorten it.
News for pilgrims
Visa rules, Nusuk and Rawdah changes, transport and season dates — short, with what it means for your trip.
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Nature and Views in Madinah: Uhud, Qanat, Mahares
Three green and open-air places in Madinah around Mount Uhud: a canal promenade, a free park and a hiking area with via ferrata and camel rides.
Season & datesWarning of heavy rain, wind and hail in Mecca provinces: threat
The Saudi Arabian National Center of Meteorology announced heavy rains, gusty wind, near-zero visibility, hail and possible flash floods in the provinces of Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Ardhiyah, and Adham until 21:00 local time.
topsTurkish and Syrian Restaurants in Madinah: Top 3 (2026)
Three Turkish and Levantine restaurants in Madinah ranked by guest ratings: pide, iskender, mezze and grill, with hours and notes on service.
topsBest Sweets and Baklava in Madinah: Top 5 (2026)
Five places in Madinah for sweets, baklava, chocolate and fresh bread, ranked by guest ratings, with hours and notes on prices and waits.
topsBest Broast in Madinah: Top 3 Places (2026)
Three broast places in Madinah ranked by guest ratings: late opening hours, prices, what guests praise and what they complain about.
Season & datesSaudi Arabia expects above-average precipitation and temperature rise up to 3°C in October–November 2026
According to Saudi Arabia's National Center of Meteorology, in October and November 2026, above-average precipitation is expected across most regions, and temperatures may exceed the norm by up to 3°C. Precipitation will be moderate to very heavy, returning to normal in December.