A 5-day guided Hijra route trip from Makkah to Madinah. Walk, ride camels and camp through the valleys and mountain passes associated with the Hijra as described in the seerah sources, with English-speaking guides and seerah talks along the way.
Over five days a small group travels from Makkah to Madinah along the historic route, mixing short walks and hikes with 4x4 and van transfers between stages. Each day visits valleys, wells and passes associated with the Hijra as described in the seerah sources, with talks from your guides at the sites.
Nights are spent in desert camps, with one night at a resort with a pool on day 2. The trip is operated by a Ministry of Tourism-licensed local partner; we handle your booking and stay your contact before and during the trip.
Hijra Walk itinerary: 5 days, day by day
Day 1 · Desert camp
Makkah to Wadi Qudaid
Pickup in Makkah at 08:00
Wadi Mar Dhahran – camel ride and ATV
Sakharah Taweel
Wadi Kara’a Al Ghameem and Ghadeer Ashtat
Wadi Uwaiyjah (Asfal Usfan) and the Asfal Umaj dunes
A site associated with Umm Ma’bad in the seerah sources
Camp in Wadi Qudaid
Day 2 · Resort with pool
Harrat Mushallal to Wadi Al Kharar
Harrat Mushallal and Thaniyah Mushallal pass
Wadi Dura’an, associated with Suraqah bin Malik in the seerah sources
Wadi Kulaya and Wadi Juhfa
Ghadeer Khumm
Wadi Al Kharar and the camel track
Night at a resort with pool
Day 3 · Desert camp
Mountains and rock engravings
Wadi Laqf and Jabal Akha’a
Wadi Majjah
Mountain hike
Rock engravings
Souq Saqya
Camp in Wadi Al Qaha
Day 4 · Desert camp
Wells and pilgrim rest houses
Wadi Al Qaha milestone
Al Qadha’a well and historic pilgrim rest houses
Jabal Lahya Jamal and Wadi Arj
Waterwell Helwa
Thaniyah Rakouba pass
Camp in Wadi Reem
Day 5 · Trip ends
Into Madinah
Wadi Reem and Bir Shadad
Fort of Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas (r.a.)
Wadi Al-Aqeeq and Ruwdah Khaak
Date farm visit
Welcome at Quba
Trip ends in Madinah
Optional: a guided hike up Jabal Thawr in Makkah the day before departure. Ask when you book.
Everything on the route is included
Transport, camping gear, food and guides are all covered in the SAR 3,950 price. You only bring your clothes and personal items.
Desert camps
Tents, sleeping bags, carpets, generator, portable shower and toilet
All food and snacks
Meals at camp and snacks on the road, every day of the trip
All transport
2 vans, a 4x4 SUV and a camping vehicle from Makkah to Madinah
Camel ride and guides
Camel ride, 2 guides, guided walks and seerah talks
1 resort night
A night at a resort with a pool on day 2, halfway along the route
Included in the SAR 3,950 price
2 vans, a 4x4 SUV and a camping vehicle
Camps, sleeping bags and carpets
All food and snacks on the route
Generator at camp
2 guides and seerah talks
Hiking and guided walks
1 resort night with pool
Portable shower and toilet
Camel ride
Not included
Flights to Makkah / from Madinah
Hotels before and after the trip
Personal expenses
Hijra Walk FAQ
Who can join?
Adults who can enter Makkah. The route starts in Makkah, so every guest needs to meet the entry requirements for the city.
How fit do I need to be?
Fitness level and daily walking distance: Confirmed with you on WhatsApp before booking.
How much walking is there?
Each day mixes walks and one or more hikes with 4x4 and van transfers between stages, so you do not walk the full distance.
How do I pay?
Payment terms: Confirmed with you on WhatsApp before booking.
Where do I sleep?
Three nights in desert camps with sleeping bags, carpets, portable shower and toilet, and one night at a resort with a pool on day 2.
Is there an English-speaking guide?
Yes. Two guides travel with the group and give seerah talks at the sites.