The northern side of the city associated with the trench.
Sirah Sites
Khandaq & the Northern Sites
The northern side of Madinah, where the trench was dug, explained alongside the historic mosques in the surrounding area.
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Group size
- Up to 15 guests
- Languages
- Arabic / English
- Season
- Year-round
Tour overview
What this tour is for
The Battle of the Trench is defined by geography: the city was protected on most sides, and the open northern approach had to be dealt with. This tour visits that side of Madinah and explains why the trench was dug where it was.
The route also covers the historic mosques in the surrounding area and how they came to be associated with the events.
What you'll experience
On the day
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The northern approach to the city explained on the ground.
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Why the defensive line ran where it did.
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The historic mosques in the area and their background.
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Time for questions throughout.
Places & highlights
Where the tour goes
The exact stops can vary with traffic, opening hours and prayer times. Your guide confirms the route with you at the start of the tour.
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The small mosques in the surrounding area, with background on each.
The rise on the northern side and its role in the defence of the city.
Where the old boundary of the city ran.
Sample content. Descriptions of each location are kept general at this stage and will be reviewed before launch.
Tour journey
How the day is paced
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0:00
Pickup
Meet your guide and set out.
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0:25
Northern approach
Orientation to the terrain and the defensive problem it created.
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1:10
Mosques in the area
Guided stops with commentary at each.
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2:20
Viewpoint
A last stop looking back over the area.
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3:00
Return
Drop-off at your hotel.
Before your tour
Practical information
- About 3 hours
- Set by the vehicle you choose
- Arabic or English
- Light — short walks between stops
- Comfortable in the Fajer, morning and evening slots
Gallery
From the tour
Your guide
Guides who lead this tour
You can request a specific guide during booking. Who is offered depends on your language, group size, date and visiting time.
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Ibrahim Al-Harbi
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Musa Siddiq
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Yahya Kamal
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Nabil Farouk
Tour FAQs
Questions about this tour
Little. Most stops are a short walk from where the vehicle parks.
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