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April 19 - 24, 2024
Al-Madinah Retreat
Join us for a holistic self-healing experience.
Starting from USD $2,150 per person.
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Why Madinah?

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What makes us unique?

Highlights

A spiritual, cultural and social holistic retreat experience.

Spiritual

  • A special visit to the Prophet’s mosque & the noble Rawdah
  • Knowing the Beloved’s ﷺ biography & characteristics
  • Following the Messenger’s ﷺ footsteps in Madinah
  • Guided Umrah (optional)

Wellness

  • Specialized internal healing sessions
  • Meditation, journaling, reflection circles, and self-discovery
  • Stretching, Tai Chi, sound therapy & breathwork

Cultural

  • Visits to sacred sites of Madinah
  • Uhud Mountain tour
  • Darb al-Sunnah walkway
  • Local Madini cuisine

Social

  • Hiking
  • Arts & crafts
  • Local music and inshaad
  • Stories of the people, history & sites of Madinah

Services

  • Luxurious Accommodations.
  • Daily Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner.
  • Airport Pickup/Drop-off.
  • Daily Transportation
  • Enlightened Spiritual Guides.
  • Round-the-Clock Support.
  • A highly recommended service for first timers.
  • Umrah Orientation.
  • Quad room accommodation  with breakfast.
  • Madinah-Makkah train roundtrip.
  • Train station transfer in Makkah.
  • Ihraam (M) – Isdal (W).
  • Rawdah Prayer Mat.
  • Blessed Ajwa-dates.
  • Special Madinah flower-mint blend.
  • Personal journal.
  • Rawdah musk.
  • Green dome pin.
  • Seal of the Prophet.
  • Airfare.
  • Layover Expenses.
  • Visa Fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Shopping expenses.
  • Umrah [add-on]
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FAQs

This is a unique retreat that focuses on your spiritual, mental and physical wellness, in addition to providing you with a locally authentic cultural and social experience. Our approach promotes self-healing and self-leading. We host you in a local farm/resort in the heart of nature, away from city distractions that affect the quality of the spiritual experience.
Facilitator Bios:

Moatassem Al Bitar

Founder & Exec. Director of Al-Madinah Retreats

  • Retreats curator with over 7 years experience in organizing local / international executive, group & individual retreats.
  • Masters degree in human resources – culture & engagement.
  • certified transformational leadership & inter-cultural communication trainer.
  • Expert facilitator & group trainer in “presencing”.
  • researcher of Prophetic biography, & Islamic heritage sites.
  • local cultural & social guide in Madinah.

Mohammad suleiman

  • Graduated from Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies.
  • Dr. Suleiman obtained a Ph.D. in Islamic Law from the International Islamic University.
  • Dr. Suleiman is the founder of the House of Hadith and the Rabat Institute for Islamic Sciences in Nigeria and Sudan; and serves as a teacher in Cairo for students of Al-Azhar University.
  • https://www.instagram.com/alkhames_suleman

Mohannad Hakeem

Cultural Guide / Madinah, Saudi Arabia

  • Mohannad was born & raised in Madinah; he is an expert tour guide specializing in leading groups to experience the local culture as well as the social destinations of Madinah.
  • https://www.instagram.com/abal7akam/

Ehsan Burhan

Arts & Crafts / Madinah, Saudi Arabia

  • Born and raised in Madinah, KSA, Ehsan is decorated interior designer and artist with over 15 years experience. Ehsan participated in multiple international arts exhibitions and won several awards and recognitions for his distinctive work.
  • Ehsan incorporates local culture and style into his work. Ehsan is an expert in leading innovative fine arts and crafts workshops
  • https://heylink.me/EhsanBurhan

Dr. Sarah Alharbi

Inner Healing & Arts / Madinah, KSA

  • Dr. Sarah is a resident of Madinah and a practicing obstetrician. She is the founder of Daya Women’s Center. She is passionate about women’s holistic health and building a women’s community that provides a safe space for all females. Dr. Sarah is an expert in managing and facilitating inner healing sessions.
  • https://www.instagram.com/daya.wellbeing/

Samir Nirakar

Sound Therapy / France/Nepal

  • Samir Nirakar, a world-traveling beacon of positivity, combines diverse roles as a therapist, guide, teacher, writer, and researcher. His journey led to mastering singing bowls and meditation in Nepal, where he established a renowned center. He shares his wisdom globally, including in the USA, Russia, Europe, and the Middle East.
  • https://www.himalayan360.com/samir-nirakar/

Rawan Banajah

Tai Chi Instructor / Jeddah, KSA

  • Rawan is a certified Tai Chi Senior Trainer, Group Exercise and Personal Trainer & Spin Instructor

Follow this link to apply for a Saudi Tourist e-visa:

https://visa.visitsaudi.com/

Tourist can apply for Visa on Arrival* at one of Saudi Arabia’s entry points if any of the following conditions apply

  • The visa is valid.
  • The visa type is either tourist or business.
  • The visa has to be used at least once and have an entry stamp of the issuing country.
  • Holders of permanent residence from (US, UK or EU) after ensuring presence of the resident. This includes first-degree relatives of the visa holders coming with them.
Yes, if you do not have one, you will be prompted to purchase one online upon your e-visa application.
Our recommendation is to book to arrive at the Madinah Airport , otherwise you may arrive to Jeddah airport and take the train to Madinah, we will arrange your pickup from the train station.

Your accommodation is covered for the entirety of the retreat as well as in Makkah, however if you have any layover then you will have to book your own accommodation.

Airport pick-up and drop-off, transfers and Makkah train roundtrip are all covered. However if you are coming via Jeddah airport, then you will have to book your own train ticket to Madinah.
Couples are welcome to apply. We do not accommodate children at this stage. The age group of participants is typically between 18-45 years old.
Our retreats welcome people of all different backgrounds and faiths. Non-Muslims may partake in the entire program except for the visit to the Prophet’s Mosque and the Umrah add-on.
We have a maximum limit of 23 participants / retreat to ensure the quality of the experience.

“You will be staying in a luxurious farm-resort on the outskirts of Madinah (45 min away from central Madinah). For the Umrah add-on, you will be staying at a hotel near the Haram.”

– We have a variety of room options, please refer to the payment page for details. Couples interested to be in the same room have to book either the single room option or two slots of the double room option. Requests for friends who want to be in the same room will be accommodated as much as possible without any guarantees.
The languages used are Arabic and English interchangeably, all Arabic speaking facilitators will be accompanied by an English interpreter.
This giftbag was carefully compiled from the best quality materials in Madinah, most of the items are locally hand-made and cannot be found in the common marketplace, or if found, would be for a higher price.

Ihraam (men) or Isdal (women)

Rawdah prayer mat

Ajwa-dates from the blessed farm of Salman Al Farsi RA

Special Madinah dried flower-mint blend

Personal Journal

Rawdah musk

Green dome pin

Seal of the Prophet ceramic piece, made from sand of Madinah

Testimonials

Omar Kurdi
Omar Kurdi
CEO / 33 YO, USA
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“The retreat gave me love, it was grounding, and offered me a renewed sense of stability. What makes it unique is its simplicity and complexity at the same time. The simplicity is in the setting, and the complexity is in the internal work you’ll be willing to do. Today, I feel the Prophet’s presence with me. I feel like a piece of Madinah lives through me, and I feel whole in Madinah. It felt amazing to know that I am being taken care of, while also being allowed to immerse myself and feel everything on my own. I’ve enjoyed walking the streets of the city, celebrating Madani culture. My Umrah experience was beyond words. I literally felt as if Makkah, God, and I collided and became one.”
Marihan Nagy
Marihan Nagy
Consultant / 30 YO, USA
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“I have had the opportunity to retreat in Madinah for 10 days during Ramadan. The retreat allowed me to disconnect from the distractions of daily life and connect with myself on a deeper level. I could hear my inner voice and speak from my heart to my beloved. I experienced a spiritual and cultural enrichment that I have never felt before. It was like a home away from home, a safe space where I could forgive myself. I left the retreat feeling renewed and with a stronger faith. “It’s an invitation from the prophet”; I remember the first time this statement was said to me, my whole body shivered, and my heart jumped joyfully. Now, every time I go, I feel this calling and connection. What makes this retreat unique is the combination of the holy location, the soulful people, and the exceptional organizers who believe in creating a divine experience for everyone.”
Samir Haddouche
Samir Haddouche
Wellness Therapist / 40 YO, France
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“I discovered a holy land following the Prophet's footstep. I instantly felt the heart of Medina and Mecca, I was guided and spent quality time with locals sharing amazing moments, a warmly welcome as a family member, an exclusive holistic and peaceful experience. I did my first Umrah and discovered Mecca. I touched the black stone, climbed Hira mountain and prayed Fajr there. The visit to our Prophet Muhammed PBUH and the prayer at the Rawdah was extremely intense. I felt thankful and blessed to be there. It was a unique experience, it opened my heart bigger and my soul higher to feel and live my faith stronger.”
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Booking Process

1

Schedule an online call for orientation and flight planning

2

Book your spot, and purchase your package via Salla

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Book your flight!

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