Quba Walkway

–Walk way between Masjid Quba and the southern side of the Masjid Al-Nabawi–

Trail Overview


Location	City-center (between Masjid al-nabawai and Masjid Quba)
Terrain	Flat
Surface Type	Paved walkway
Difficulty Level	Easy
Trail Length	2.6 km (one direction)
Elevation Gain	NA
Estimated Time	40 min (one way)
Development Status	Completed
Accessibility	Taxi access, parking lots available at Quba Mosque, wheelchair-friendly
Seasonal Notes	There are activities on the walkway during different seasons

Trail Description

Quba Walkway (Mamsha Quba) is a long, landscaped pedestrian route in Madinah that extends from Quba Mosque to the first ring road around Masjid Al-nabawi. The walkway provides a clean and inviting space for walking, jogging, and cycling. It is lined with tourist shops, malls and cafes. There are also places where you can rent bikes.

Historical & Cultural Significance

The walkway begins at Quba Mosque, which is the first mosque established during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This was the Prophet’s first stop when he arrived in Madinah after making hijra from Makkah.
The walkway passes by Masjid Jumuah, which was built on the location where the Prophet (peace be upon him) led the first Jumu’ah prayer after making hijra to Madinah.
It continues toward Masjid Al-nabawi, following a route similar to the route the Prophet (peace be upon him) would have taken on his camel Qaswa, when entering the city or Madinah for the first time.

Religious Significance

NEEDS TO BE FINISHED – Quba Mosque, located near the lower end of the walkway, holds a special place in Islamic tradition. It is recognized as the first mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after his arrival in Madinah. Visiting and praying in Quba Mosque is considered a virtuous act, and it is narrated that the Prophet ﷺ used to visit the mosque regularly, sometimes walking to it from the city. For many visitors today, walking to the mosque — whether from nearby hotels, neighborhoods, or along this walkway — carries a symbolic and spiritual continuity with that practice.

Map & Navigation

Getting There

You can access the walkway from the North (near Masjid Al-nabawi), or from the south (at Masjid Quba). It is also possible to access the walkway at points in the middle.
There are free parking lots near Masjid Quba, and parking lots on the end of the walkway nearby Masjid al-nabawi. There is also street parking at spots along the mamsha.