Experience
A visit to the date-palm groves Madinah is known for, walking the rows and tasting the varieties grown here.
Experience overview
Madinah is known across the Muslim world for its dates. Walk the rows of a working farm with the farmer, learn how the palms are tended and harvested, and taste varieties such as Ajwa, Safawi and Sukkari.
Highlights
Itinerary
The farm visit is relaxed and can be shorter or longer depending on the slot you book.
0:00
Your driver collects you from your hotel for the short drive to the farm.
0:25
The farmer welcomes you with Arabic coffee and explains how the farm has been worked by the family.
0:45
A walk along the rows, with how the palms are pollinated, watered and harvested through the year.
1:30
A tasting of Madinah varieties in the majlis, with the differences between Ajwa, Safawi, Sukkari and others.
2:00
Time to buy dates directly from the farm if you would like to take some home.
2:30
The drive back to central Madinah.
Practical information
The farm paths are unpaved but level. The harvest season from July to October is the most colourful time to visit.
Gallery
Palm groves, ripening dates and the farm majlis.
Transport
Transfers are private and air-conditioned, with a licensed driver. The vehicle you choose sets the size of your group.
Comfortable option for individuals, couples, or small private groups.
Spacious and comfortable for families or small groups needing extra room.
Ideal for families and medium-sized groups with comfortable seating and easy access.
FAQs
Short answers to what guests ask most before booking the Date-palm Farm Experience.
Contact us as early as you can. We will move your booking where availability allows, and confirm the guide again if the guide changes.
Yes. See the Cancellation Policy for the current terms and how to request a cancellation.
Madinah tours run in most conditions. If a route is genuinely unsafe we will contact you to move the tour or adjust it.
Yes. The farm sells its own dates, usually for less than in the city markets.
From July to October. Outside the harvest the farmer shows the other stages of the palm's year.
Yes. It is one of our most family-friendly experiences, with plenty of space and shade.
Usually Ajwa, Safawi, Sukkari and Rabia, depending on what the farm grows and the season.
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