Madinah Ziyarat Guide: All the Places to Visit in the City of the Prophet ﷺ

Madinah al-Munawwarah, the radiant city, is where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ lived the last ten years of his life and where he is buried. Pilgrims often say Madinah feels peaceful in a way that is hard to describe. Beyond Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the city holds many places linked to the early Muslim community: the first mosque of Islam, the battlefields of Uhud and the Trench, and the resting places of the companions.

This guide lists every Madinah ziyarat place, grouped by type, with a link to a full guide for each. You will also find the most popular places, a suggested tour route, the miqat stop for your journey to Makkah, and how to visit with a private Zikr Cabs car.

Madinah ziyarat places by type

Inside the Haram

Riyadh ul Jannah (Rawdah): book a timed slot in the Nusuk app.
Greeting the Prophet ﷺ: pass by his chamber calmly and send salam on him ﷺ, then on Abu Bakr and Umar (may Allah be pleased with them).
The Green Dome and the area of al-Suffah, where poor companions lived and learned.

Mountains and battlefields

Jabal Uhud & the Martyrs of Uhud and Archers’ Hill
The Seven Mosques (Khandaq) on the slopes of Mount Sal’
Badr: about 150 km away, the first great battle of Islam

Mosques

Masjid Quba
Masjid al-Qiblatain
Masjid al-Ghamama, and the small mosques of Abu Bakr, Umar and Ali nearby
Masjid al-Jumu’ah: where the first Friday prayer was led, near Quba
Masjid al-Fath and Masjid al-Khandaq: see The Seven Mosques (Khandaq)
Masjid Dhul Hulaifah (Abyar Ali): the miqat for the journey to Makkah

Cemeteries

Jannat al-Baqi: next to the Prophet’s Mosque
The Martyrs of Uhud: see Jabal Uhud & the Martyrs of Uhud

Other places

Wadi Jinn: a natural ‘gravity hill’, not a religious site. The Madinah Ziyarat plus Wadi Jinn trip starts from SAR 230 for a sedan.
Bir Uthman (Well of Rumah): the well Uthman (RA) bought for the Muslims, near Qiblatain
Date farms and the Ajwa date market
Museums such as Dar Al Madinah Museum and the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography

Suggested Madinah ziyarat tour route (about 3 hours)

Morning pickup from your hotel near Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Masjid Quba: make wudu at the hotel, then pray two rak’ahs.
Jabal Uhud & the Martyrs of Uhud and Archers’ Hill.
Masjid al-Qiblatain.
The Seven Mosques (Khandaq).
A date market, then back to your hotel before Dhuhr.
Walk to Jannat al-Baqi and Masjid al-Ghamama another day; they are next to the Haram.

Adding Wadi Jinn adds about 2 hours, and Badr is a half-day trip or a stop on the way to Makkah.

Miqat stop on the way to Makkah

If you travel from Madinah to Makkah for Umrah, you will pass Dhul Hulaifah (Masjid Abyar Ali), the miqat of the people of Madinah, where the Prophet ﷺ entered ihram. Our Madinah to Makkah taxi can stop there so you can change and make your intention. You can also go via Badr. Read more in Miqat for Umrah: Masjid Aisha and the 5 Miqat Points.

The adab of being in Madinah

Madinah is a sanctuary too. The Prophet ﷺ declared the area between its two lava fields sacred and made du’a for blessing in its food and measures. Pilgrims are encouraged to behave gently: avoid arguments, be patient in crowds, help the elderly and keep the streets clean. Many scholars recommend sending plenty of salawat on the Prophet ﷺ, praying as many prayers as possible in the mosque and spending time with the Qur’an. A ziyarat tour should support this, not take you away from the congregational prayers, so most tours fit between Fajr and Dhuhr.

Practical tips for a smooth ziyarat day

Summer days can pass 45°C. Start early and drink water often.
Uhud and the Seven Mosques involve some walking on uneven ground.
Carry some cash for date shops, although cards are widely accepted.
Your driver can stop at a mosque on the way if prayer time comes.
With children, choose three or four places rather than trying to see everything.
If you are arriving by air, plan your ziyarat for your second or third day. Our Madinah Airport taxi can bring you to your hotel first.

Group bus or private taxi?

Group buses leave from near the Prophet’s Mosque and are cheap, but timing is fixed and stops are short. A private taxi carries your whole family in one car and waits at each place. The Zikr Cabs Madinah Ziyarat taxi starts from SAR 190 for a sedan, per vehicle; all vehicles are on our routes page. * Rates exclude VAT.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the main Madinah ziyarat places?

Masjid Quba, Mount Uhud and the Martyrs’ cemetery, Masjid al-Qiblatain, the Seven Mosques, Jannat al-Baqi and the date farms, plus the Rawdah inside the Prophet’s Mosque.

How long is a Madinah ziyarat tour?

Most private tours take 2–3 hours. Wadi Jinn adds about 2 hours, and Badr is a half-day trip.

Is praying in Masjid Quba like doing Umrah?

An authentic narration says whoever purifies himself at home and prays in Masjid Quba gets a reward like an Umrah. It does not replace the Umrah rites.

Do I need a permit for ziyarat in Madinah?

Normal ziyarat places do not need a permit, but the Rawdah needs a booked slot in the Nusuk app.

Can women visit Jannat al-Baqi?

Rules can change. Usually men enter at set times and women make du’a from outside. Follow the staff’s guidance.

How much is a Madinah ziyarat taxi?

The Zikr Cabs Madinah ziyarat starts from SAR 190 for a sedan, per vehicle. Rates exclude VAT.

Related guides

Sources and further reading

General information for pilgrims. Religious rulings can differ between schools of thought; please ask a qualified scholar. Official rules change often; check Nusuk before you travel.

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