Morocco Announces Hajj Pilgrimage Costs for 2024, Prices Rise from Previous Year
16 January 2024
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has just unveiled the pilgrimage fees for the 1445 H season, for Moroccan pilgrims.
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French Muslim Cyclist Completes 5,000km Journey from Paris to Mecca for Eco-Friendly Pilgrimage
29 June 2023
Nabil Ennasri traveled more than 5,000 kilometers by bike from Paris to go to Mecca to raise awareness among Muslims about ecology. His journey was widely followed on social media.
Eid Al-Adha 2023: France Anticipates June 27 or 28 Celebration Date
11 June 2023
Eid Al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is celebrated on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. On what date will it be celebrated this year (…)
84-Year-Old Moroccan Woman Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
8 June 2023
Zahia Bouchta, an 84-year-old Moroccan, will finally be able to fulfill her dream of performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
Morocco’s King Offers Mecca Pilgrimage to 100 Sierra Leoneans, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
29 April 2023
King Mohammed VI has just offered 100 Sierra Leonean citizens the pilgrimage to Mecca, revealed the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, thus testifying to a (…)
Travel Agency Owner Arrested for Alleged Umrah Scam During Ramadan
31 March 2023
The owner of a travel agency was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 28 by the prosecutor of the king near the court of first instance of Tétouan. According to the daily Al (…)
Morocco Allows Women Under 45 to Perform Hajj Without Male Guardian, Sets 34,000 Pilgrim Quota
9 February 2023
The Royal Commission in charge of the pilgrimage in Morocco has just set the quota for the 1444 Hajj season at 34,000 pilgrims. This decision was made following the lifting of (…)
Morocco Signs Agreement with Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2023 Pilgrimage
16 January 2023
For the proper organization of Hajj 1444, Saudi Arabia through its Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, signed agreements with 14 countries, including Morocco.
Hajj 2022 Costs Soar Across Arab World as Pilgrimage Resumes
27 June 2022
After two years of suspension due to Covid-19, the hajj is expected to begin on July 7th next. Compared to previous years, the fees to be paid to perform the great pilgrimage (…)
Hajj 2022: Moroccan Pilgrims Face Soaring Costs as Travel Agency Prices Surge
1 June 2022
The Hajj will be much more expensive this year for Moroccans. This very important pillar of Islam is becoming less and less accessible, especially for those who prefer to go (…)