In short
To go on Umrah from Morocco, the usual route is an Umrah visa through the Nusuk platform, most often with a licensed travel agency, because Morocco is not on Saudi Arabia's e-tourist visa list. First of all, get the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days before you arrive.
Papers to gather
Step by step
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Get the meningitis vaccine
Health centre or doctor
It is compulsory for every pilgrim: the ACYW vaccine, at least 10 days before you arrive. Morocco is not on the lists of countries asked for the polio or yellow fever vaccine. Keep the certificate in your hand luggage, not in the suitcase.
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Choose a licensed travel agency
Travel agency
Any agency that organises trips in Morocco needs a licence from the Ministry of Tourism, and must show its licence number in the office, on its website and in its contracts (Law 11-16, Article 11). Ask for it before you pay, and ask for the offer in writing.
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Request the Umrah visa on Nusuk
Nusuk Umrah platform, through the agency or an approved provider
The Umrah visa is requested online on Nusuk (the "with visa" package) or at the Saudi embassy. The providers on the platform are approved by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. If it goes through the agency, ask for a copy of the visa as soon as it is issued.
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Fingerprints and printing the visa
Visa Bio app or Saudi consulate
Depending on your case, you may be asked to give your fingerprints in the "Visa Bio" app or to go to the consulate. You then print the visa from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
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Book the Umrah permit
Nusuk app
You book the Umrah permit in the Nusuk app. The visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, and you can move between cities. During the Hajj season, entry to Mecca is reserved for Hajj pilgrims.
The official route
The Nusuk Umrah platform
The official platform of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: packages, approved providers and the visa. You can also go through the Saudi embassy.
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Add your profileHow much does Umrah cost?
The price changes from one agency to another and from one season to the next. The prices shown on Nusuk are for private packages, not official fees, and no official source publishes the visa price, so we give no figure. Ask the agency for a written offer and check what it includes (visa, flight, hotel, transport).
Good questions to ask the agency
- What exactly is included in the price, and what will you pay yourself?
- How many nights in Mecca and how many in Medina?
- Who is the group leader, and how do you reach them over there?
- What happens if the date changes or the trip is cancelled?
Health rules change every season
The health rules above come from the Saudi Ministry of Health document for the 1447H season. Before you travel, ask the agency or check the Saudi Ministry of Health website for the latest version.
Next step
On Hdaya you can find travel agencies in your city, ask them these questions and compare offers calmly. And if a relative is coming to visit you from abroad, see Morocco Visa: Who Is Exempt and How to Apply.
Questions people ask
Can I do Umrah with Saudi Arabia's e-tourist visa?
Not with a Moroccan passport. Morocco is not among the eligible countries on the official portal: the route is the Umrah visa through Nusuk or the embassy.
Which vaccine is compulsory for Umrah?
The ACYW meningitis vaccine, at least 10 days before you arrive. If the vaccine type is not written on the certificate, it counts as valid for 3 years.
Can a woman go on Umrah without a mahram?
Yes, according to the Nusuk platform of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
How do I know if an Umrah agency is legal?
It must show the Ministry of Tourism licence number in its office, its advertising and its contracts (Law 11-16, Article 11).
Official sources
- Nusuk — العمرة (وزارة الحج والعمرة)
- Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah — Umrah Visit Guide
- Nusuk Umrah — FAQ
- Saudi Ministry of Health — Pilgrim health requirements landing page
- Saudi Ministry of Health — Health requirements for Umrah (1447H)
- Visit Saudi — eVisa eligible countries
- القانون 11.16 المنظم لمهنة وكيل الأسفار — وزارة العدل
- Saudi MOFA — check or print a visa
Procedures change. If something here is out of date, tell us and we will check it again.