Nahj Ep#7: How Travel Became Mohammed AlHareth’s Business to Build

In Episode 7 of Nahj (نَهْج), Ameer Albahouth sits down with Mohammed, founder of Al-Harthi Travels, to talk about a side of travel most people don’t see: the responsibility behind the experience. Mohammed isn’t selling destinations. He’s building something harder. A model where people trust you with their time, their comfort, and sometimes even their children. From his early beginnings abroad to leading group trips today, he shares what it takes to design journeys that feel safe, personal, and unforgettable.

This episode explores what makes people come back different and why the experience itself is the real product.

6 Key Takeaways from Mohammed’s Journey

1. Trust Is the Real Business Model

When parents send their children with you, it’s not a normal service. It’s a heavy responsibility. Mohammed believes trust is earned through quality, honesty, and presence.

2. Start Small, Then Build What People Actually Need

His first camp had 4 students. Then it grew to 15, then 35, then 45. The lesson is simple: don’t expect fast profit. Build slowly, prove results, and let real growth take time.

3. Word-of-Mouth Is Stronger Than Any Paid Campaign

The strongest marketing in his work has always been people talking. Families, students, and travelers share their experience naturally, and that builds credibility faster than any ad.

4. Expansion Requires Learning, Not Ego

When adults began asking to travel with him, Mohammed didn’t jump blindly. He volunteered in the travel industry for a year and a half, learning everything from the inside before changing his model.

5. Great Travel Feels Like Family, Not a Company

He designs every trip to feel personal. People come from different cities and backgrounds, but the goal is always one: build a single group energy where everyone feels safe, comfortable, and included.

6. Travel Brings You Back to a Child’s Mindset

Mohammed describes travel as a return to curiosity. You see everything for the first time again. Your senses wake up. And the best part? When the trip is organized well, you explore without fear.

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