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The road from Rabigh to Makkah
Miqat · الجحفة

Al-Juhfa Miqat

The Miqat of the people of the north-west, south-east of Rabigh. Many pilgrims on the coastal road enter Ihram at Rabigh itself. It is 198 km by road from Masjid al-Haram. Book a private car from Rabigh to Makkah that stops here for Ihram, from SAR 380 per car.

From Rabigh
23 km
To the Haram
198 km
Fare from
SAR 380

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Who enters Ihram at Al-Juhfa

The Miqat for pilgrims coming down the Red Sea coast from Tabuk, Yanbu, Umluj and Al-Wajh. It is also known as the Miqat near Rabigh.

Tips from our drivers

  • The Miqat mosque is a short detour from the coastal highway; tell us when you book and it is included in the fare.
  • Coming from Yanbu, Al-Juhfa is about two hours into the drive, a natural rest and prayer stop.
  • Allow 30 to 45 minutes to bathe, change and pray.

Rabigh to Makkah via Al-Juhfa

Economy Sedan · 1–3 seatsSAR 380
Standard Sedan · 1–3 seatsSAR 450
Comfort MPV · 4–6 seatsSAR 560
Family Van · 7–11 seatsSAR 710
SUV · 4–7 seatsSAR 780
Luxury / VIP · 1–4 seatsSAR 1,330

Per car, one way, about 221 km. The Miqat stop is included.

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Al-Juhfa: FAQ

Where is the Al-Juhfa Miqat?

The Miqat of the people of the north-west, south-east of Rabigh. Many pilgrims on the coastal road enter Ihram at Rabigh itself. By road it is 23 km (about 25 min) from Rabigh and 198 km (about 2 h 15 min) from Masjid al-Haram.

Who enters Ihram here?

Al-Juhfa is the Miqat for pilgrims coming down the Red Sea coast from Tabuk, Yanbu, Umluj and Al-Wajh. If your road to Makkah for Umrah or Hajj passes it, you enter Ihram here or before it. Ask a scholar if you are unsure which Miqat applies to you.

Will the driver wait while we change into Ihram?

Yes. The stop is part of the fare. Most families need 30 to 45 minutes to bathe, change and pray two rak'ahs, and the driver waits as long as you need.

How much is a taxi from Rabigh to Makkah via Al-Juhfa?

From SAR 380 in an economy sedan and SAR 710 in a family van for up to 11 people, per car and fixed. The trip is about 221 km.

Can we enter Ihram at home instead?

Many pilgrims put on their Ihram clothes at home or at the hotel and make the intention at the Miqat. The driver still stops so you can pray and make the intention there.

Book a car via Al-Juhfa

From SAR 380 per car with the Ihram stop included.