Same time, same destination.
Join a group and split the cost.
Airport, station, hotel, or Makkah/Madinah journeys: Al Rafiq brings together pilgrims travelling at the same time to book an official vehicle and share the cost.
It's simple: three steps.
Wherever you are, set up your ride in seconds.
- Step 1
Enter your route
Your starting point, your destination, your departure time, and your profile (woman, man, family).
- Step 2
Join or create your group
We automatically connect you with pilgrims travelling in the same time window (15 to 30 min) and the same hotel area. Join a group in one tap, or start your own.
- Step 3
Get in and split the bill
Once the group is set, you all get into an official vehicle and share the cost. Everyone is dropped off right at their hotel.
Total flexibility. The app works for your arrival, but also for your Makkah ↔ Madinah trips and your return to the station or airport from your hotel. Access rates and links to official platforms to be guided step by step through your booking.
The exhaustion of the flight, the constant hassling as soon as you leave the terminal, unpredictable prices…
Expensive transport
Between 250 and 400 riyals for a single ride — a heavy cost to carry alone.
Touts & scams
Pushy touts, unlicensed rides, and unpredictable fares.
Long waits
Hours lost waiting for a shuttle after an exhausting flight.
Scattered groups
Between Facebook and forums, information gets lost fast.
The more of you there are, the less you pay.
The price of the ride stays the same. But when split across multiple pilgrims, everyone's share drops drastically.
you pay it all · ≈ $80 for you
your share: 1/2 the price · ≈ $40 each
your share: 1/4 the price · ≈ $20 each
With 4 people, pay up to 4x less.
These amounts are average estimates. The actual price depends on the transport chosen and the number of pilgrims.
One simple ride, a big impact for the Ummah.
By grouping 4 people per vehicle, here's what we achieve together:
~$50,000 saved
The equivalent of 5,000 meals offered in Makkah, or gifts for your loved ones.
750 fewer cars
Less traffic and CO2 around the Holy Sites. A concrete way to honour our duty to protect the Earth (Amānah).
250 moments of togetherness
Instead of 1,000 solitary rides, pilgrims from all over the world helping each other and starting their Umrah united.
Why travel with Al Rafiq?
“… and whoever enters it shall be safe.”
Making your journey easier, so you arrive with complete peace of mind.
Official transport
Verified, rated pilgrims and official drivers. Average fare and meeting point known in advance.
Privacy & Total Respect
Turn on the filters that match your profile: join 100% Women, 100% Men, or family-to-family groups sharing the same profile.
Pay the driver directly
The cost is split fairly and you pay the driver directly.
Complete guidance
Umrah checklists and practical tips before you leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Al Rafiq free to use?+
100% free for all founding members who sign up to our waitlist.
What does “Al Rafiq” mean?+
The name Al Rafiq (الرفيق) carries a double promise, both human and spiritual: • The trusted companion: Al Rafiq literally means the travel companion, the faithful friend you can count on during a journey. The one who eases loneliness, shares the effort, and brings peace of mind. • Brotherly, caring coordination: it reminds pilgrims that they aren't simply customers in shared transport, but brothers and sisters helping one another from the very first moments on sacred ground. ﴿وَمَن دَخَلَهُ كَانَ آمِنًا﴾ “Whoever enters it is safe” (Surah Al-Imran, verse 97) Inspired by this promise of peace from the Holy Sites, Al Rafiq brings this brotherhood to life from your very first steps. By placing mutual support at the heart of the journey, the app brings you together with other pilgrims for a shared, safe, and peaceful ride.
How does paying for transport work?+
It's 100% direct and transparent: you pay your fare directly to the transport company. Al Rafiq guides you through forming the group and booking the ride, works out everyone's share, and suggests the most practical ways to split the bill (cash, peer-to-peer payment apps, etc.).
How is the safety of the “100% Sisters” option guaranteed?+
By turning on the women-only filter, you only see groups created by and for women. Male profiles are completely hidden: no access to your conversations or your rides, even in search.
Another question? Email us: contact@alrafiq.app
Begin your pilgrimage with peace of mind.
Be one of the first Al Rafiq pilgrims — by signing up, you join a community that chooses to share costs and combine mutual support with togetherness, rather than travelling alone.