Attractions · Medina & AlUla
Maqsad Quba
مقصد قباء
Photo: The Historic Quba Mosque in Madinah (2025).jpg · Saudi Photos Hub by Saudi Press Agency (SPA) · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 118 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Source: editor · category default
- Wheelchair Step-free access Source: osm
- Elevation 610 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Makkah is closed to non-Muslims and central Medina has a restricted zone. Both are listed on this site because they are where a great many visitors base themselves — check your own eligibility before planning a trip around either.
- Summer heat here is a planning constraint rather than a discomfort: shade, water and an indoor plan for the middle of the day, and no long walk between late morning and late afternoon.
- Modest dress is expected everywhere in public, and required at religious and heritage sites.
- During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not done, and opening hours shift; check before you plan a day around a site.
- Do not photograph people without asking, and do not photograph military, port or government sites at all.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 4 h 42 mfrom Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED) · 396 km
- 9 mfrom Medina · 7 km
- 4 h 37 mfrom Jeddah (Al Balad) · 409 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Outdoors is a cool-months plan; indoor and air-conditioned attractions run year-round.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Maqsad Quba
Maqsad Quba is a place to visit in Medina & AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Quba Mosque, Milaf Oasis and Boustan Mostazal.
At a glance
- Attractions · Medina & AlUla
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maqsad Quba?
Typically November–March for attractions. Outdoors is a cool-months plan; indoor and air-conditioned attractions run year-round.
How long do I need at Maqsad Quba?
1–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Maqsad Quba?
Parking 118 m (source: osm).
How high is Maqsad Quba?
About 610 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Maqsad Quba?
In Medina & AlUla (SA-03), Saudi Arabia, at 24.4372, 39.6164 — near Quba Mosque, Milaf Oasis and Boustan Mostazal.
Who can take you there
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