Experience
Driving far enough out that the city glow drops away, then sitting with the sky while someone talks you through what is overhead.
Experience overview
We drive out beyond the lights of Madinah, set up chairs and blankets, and spend the evening with the sky. Your host points out the constellations, the planets and the stars once used to navigate across Arabia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Times are approximate and shift with sunset and the phase of the Moon.
20:00
Your driver collects you from your hotel for the drive out of the city.
21:00
Chairs, blankets and a small fire are set up, with coffee and tea while your eyes adjust to the dark.
21:45
Your host points out the main constellations and the stars once used to navigate across Arabia.
23:00
A light supper served on carpets around the fire.
00:00
The Moon, the planets and bright star clusters, seen close up through the telescope.
03:00
Arrive at your hotel around 4:00 am, in good time for Fajr.
Practical information
The desert gets cold at night, even when the days are warm. Bring warm layers, and let your eyes adjust to the dark by avoiding phone screens.
Gallery
Dark skies and quiet desert camps away from the city.
Transport
Transfers are private and air-conditioned, with a licensed driver. The vehicle you choose sets the size of your group.
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 Stargazing.
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.
We check the forecast the day before. If clouds or dust would spoil the night, we offer another date or a full refund.
Not at all. Your host starts with the easiest stars to find and builds from there.
Your host marks the qiblah at the site, and prayer mats are provided for Isha.
Yes. Families are welcome, and younger children can rest on the blankets during the later part of the night.
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