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The Oasis of Madrakah: A Journey with Jeddah Sanchari

🚗 The Rush to the Start I decided to join at the last moment. My colleague and frequent travel partner, Dr. Ijas, drove, and we were joined by another coworker, Pramod. We started at 2:00 PM, already knowing little about the destination other than that it was a green area outside Jeddah. We arrived at the starting point 45 minutes late, only to find that the other vehicles had already departed. We immediately set off, following the group's live location. We soon realized we were on a road I had traveled once before when returning from Usfan. The drive was scenic, with views of camel herds, small farms, and picturesque hills. Our road eventually narrowed into a two-way track, winding through hills with climbs and bends. It was then that we spotted the name  MADRAKAH  written on a hillside. We passed through Madrakah Market and finally reached the waiting spot, having traveled about  140 kilometers . Over ten cars and a large ...