Umrah from Morocco - all the details!

Umrah from Morocco, a religious journey that represents an essential pillar in the lives of Muslims. Many Moroccans look forward to spending blessed times in the Holy Land, where places are full of spirituality and meditation. This article reveals the details of the trip, from spiritual and moral preparations to moments full of reverence and contemplation, with a focus on the experiences of pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims departing from Moroccan lands towards the Sacred House of God.

Umrah facilities for pilgrims from Morocco

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is seriously seeking to facilitate visits to the Holy House of God for Muslims from different parts of the world. These efforts consist of the following steps:

1. Signing of an agreement on transportation arrangements for pilgrims from Morocco: An agreement on transportation arrangements for pilgrims from Morocco was signed between the Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Saudi Airlines.

2. Extension of the Umrah season: The Umrah season has been extended to ten months during the year.

3. Opening of a “Tashir” center in Morocco: A “Tashir” center was opened in Morocco to facilitate the procedures for issuing visas and reduce the period of obtaining them to 48 hours.

4. Increasing flight capacity: Flight capacity was increased through Saudi Airlines, with a gradual increase in flights to 68 flights per month, reducing ticket prices by 10%, and allowing weights for pilgrims to be increased by up to 50%.

All Saudi visas allow Moroccans to perform Umrah, from personal visas to tourist visas and Umrah visas. Let's review them:

Personal visit visa in Saudi Arabia

The personal visit visa allows Moroccans to perform Umrah rituals and gives its holder a set of benefits. It allows citizens to invite their friends to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah rituals. It is also possible to submit more than one request for several guests at the same time and enter the Kingdom several times or once, and it can be issued for a single or multiple trips, in addition to the possibility of performing Umrah rituals, visiting the Prophet’s Mosque, religious and historical sites, and tourist trips throughout the Kingdom.

Validity of personal visa

A single-entry visa is valid for up to 90 days, with a similar stay, while a multi-entry visa is valid for 365 days, with a 90-day stay.

Steps to obtain a “personal visit”

To obtain a personal visit visa, you can follow the following steps:

1. Submitting a personal visit request online: You can easily submit a personal visit request through the “Visa” platform through the individual service on the platform and logging in through the national unified sign-on platform.

2. Fill out the data and pledges: Once you log in, fill out the data for those to be invited by requesting a personal visit and agreeing to the necessary pledges.

3. Processing the application and issuing the visa: After submitting the application, it will be processed and a “Personal Visit Visa Document” will be issued, the data of which you can review through the “Invitation Request” inquiry service.

How to obtain an Umrah visa from Morocco?

Here's how to get an Umrah visa from Morocco:

1. Use of digital services: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia relies on digital services to facilitate Umrah procedures, including applying for a visa and obtaining the necessary information during the visit to the holy sites.

2. Nusk platform and application : The “Nusuk” platform and application provides various services to pilgrims, including obtaining a visa to enter the Kingdom, accessing information about Umrah rituals, and exploring Mecca and Medina.

3. Maqam platform : You can use the “Maqam” platform of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to facilitate Umrah visa procedures, including booking services and obtaining a reference number for the electronic visa application.

Use these digital services to facilitate your trip to the Holy House of God.

How to obtain an electronic visa through the “Maqam” platform for Moroccans:

1. Go to the “Maqam” platform and click on “Electronic Marketing Agency”.

2. Select the service type: “Umrah service providers for companies” or “Umrah service providers for individuals”.

3. Select an agent from the list.

4. Book services with the agent (tickets, transportation, hotels, etc.).

5. Obtain a booking reference number.

6. Submit your visa application.

7. Get your visa within minutes.

Duration of the visa via the “Maqam” platform:

The visa lasts for 90 days and allows you to enter Mecca, Medina and all cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Obtaining an Umrah visa through the Saudi embassy/consulate in Morocco:

An Umrah visa application can be submitted through an authorized agent in your country, Morocco. The duration of the visa lasts through the consulate for 90 days, allowing you to enter Mecca, Medina, and all cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Obtaining a visit visa for the purpose of Umrah or tourist visas from Morocco:

- Tourist visa holders can perform Umrah and visit Medina, in addition to touring around the Kingdom for tourism.

Moroccans can obtain a tourist visa through the Saudi embassy or consulate if the conditions for an electronic tourist visa or visa on arrival are not met.

Tourist visa requirements and conditions:

- Proof of residence.

- Return ticket.

- Proof of function.

- A bank statement proving financial suitability.

- Itinerary.

- Complete personal information (home address, contact numbers, etc.).

Requirements and conditions for obtaining an Umrah visa:

- A round-trip travel ticket.

- Insurance policy.

- Booking accommodation, transportation, and a package of services by one of the approved Saudi Umrah companies.

Umrah visa fees/prices:

There are no fees for the Umrah visa, but the fees to enter the Kingdom are estimated at 300 Saudi riyals.

Umrah visa validity:

Its period was extended from one month to 3 months, without restrictions on pilgrims.

Issuing a visa or Umrah permit for children:

The minimum age category for issuing an Umrah visa or issuing Umrah permits is 5 years.

Umrah and health measures taken:

It is required to obtain vaccines approved in the Kingdom, and attach a certificate of immunization authenticated by the official authorities in the country of the pilgrim, in addition to an acknowledgment of the accuracy of the information.

Permits to perform Umrah:

Umrah is now permitted without a permit, and there is no need to request a permit in advance.

Umrah requirements for those coming from Morocco:

The Moroccan pilgrim can design his own Umrah trip program directly through one of the approved electronic platforms here .

The price of Umrah from Morocco:

The price of Umrah from Morocco ranges between 12,000 and 22,000 Moroccan dirhams, depending on the service packages provided, from medium to luxury. Taking into account that prices may rise more during the months of Shaaban and Ramadan.