The official Moroccan delegation for the Hajj 1447 H pilgrimage departed for Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2026, according to reports from Moroccan state media. The delegation includes government officials and religious leaders tasked with overseeing the welfare of Moroccan pilgrims.
The departure ceremony took place at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, with the presence of the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq. The delegation is expected to coordinate with Saudi authorities to ensure smooth procedures for Moroccan pilgrims.
Morocco has allocated a quota of approximately 34,000 pilgrims for this year's Hajj, as per agreements with Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage is scheduled to begin in early June 2026, subject to the lunar calendar.
This year's Hajj comes amid ongoing health and safety protocols, including vaccination requirements and crowd management measures, to protect pilgrims from infectious diseases. Moroccan authorities have urged pilgrims to follow all guidelines.
