Makkah to Madinah · Prophetic Hijrah trail
Don't just travel between Makkah and Madinah. Walk in the footsteps of the Beloved ﷺ.
Ala Khutah (على خطاه — "In His Footsteps") is a Saudi cultural initiative that brings the Hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (RA) to life along a roughly 470 km trail from Makkah to Madinah. Instead of a 4.5-hour highway run or the train, you stop at the places where the Seerah happened — Ghar Thawr, the tent of Umm Ma'bad, Al-Juhfah and finally Quba. Marhaba Haji arranges your private vehicle, timing and booking help around the official programme.
Best time: Winter and spring, when the official stations are open and desert days are mild. Dates are set by the organisers each season.
Things to do
Private pickup in Makkah, visit the Ghar Thawr area and its interpretive station, optional climb, return to your hotel.
From
₹10,130
Replace the highway taxi with a private day on the Hijrah route — Ghar Thawr, Asfan, Umm Ma'bad and Al-Juhfah stops — ending at your Madinah hotel.
From
₹49,500
Travel the trail over two days with an overnight at an official route lodging, more station time, and arrival at Masjid Quba.
From
₹1,46,250
Indicative “from” prices per group or vehicle unless stated; final quote depends on date, group size and availability. Marhaba Haji packages include Umrah visa assistance only within eligible full packages. Standalone Umrah visas are handled separately by our visa service at umrah-visa.marhabahaji.com.
Pair it with your Umrah
Private GMC pickup from your Makkah hotel; drop at your Madinah hotel, or return to Makkah for half-day trips.
Adab & halal notes
A Saudi cultural programme that recreates the Hijrah journey of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah through stations on the historic route, starting near Ghar Thawr and ending near Masjid Quba.
No. The climb to the cave is optional and demanding. You can visit the station and exhibition area without climbing.
No. It runs in the cooler season on dates set by the organisers. Message us and we confirm open dates before you book.
Official station tickets and lodging are booked through the Ala Khutah platform. Marhaba Haji arranges your private vehicle, timing and booking help. Our prices are estimates until we confirm your date.
The train is fastest (about 2 hours+). The Hijrah route takes a full day or more, but you see the places of the Seerah on the way.
Jeddah
UNESCO Al-Balad, coral islands and the Corniche — the gateway city, savoured.
Taif
Cool highlands, rose farms and a second Umrah via Qarn al-Manazil.
Riyadh & Diriyah
Mud-brick palaces of At-Turaif and the modern skyline of the capital.
AlUla
Palm oasis, Old Town and Maraya — curated with care for the Hadith.
Abha & Aseer
Misty peaks, painted villages and Saudi Arabia's greenest mountains.
Yanbu
Quiet coral beaches and a historic port, close to Madinah.
AROYA Red Sea Cruise
A fully halal ocean retreat after your Umrah — no alcohol, no casino.
The Red Sea
Private islands, untouched coral and ultra-luxury resorts on the Red Sea.
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, resized for the web.