Morocco Sets Preliminary Hajj Fee at MAD 65,000 for 2026 Season
Minister of Islamic Affairs Ahed Toufic announced the news today, noting that the initial fee is pending final adjustment that will confirm the final cost for the next Hajj season expenses.
The minister made his remarks during the meeting of the Royal Commission in charge of the Hajj for next year.
He said that the final amount is not confirmed and could either increase or decrease, adding that the collection of the provisional Hajj fee will take place from July 21 to August 8, after which the final amount will be determined.
To prepare for the next Hajj season, selected pilgrims must undergo the necessary medical examinations to obtain a certificate confirming their physical and mental fitness to perform pilgrimage.
The certificate needs to be submitted to the Ministry of Interior to receive the official selection confirmation.
Individuals will then have to complete the phase by paying the Hajj fees at Al Barid Bank branches. They need to do so by providing their selection certificate as well as their national ID card.
In the previous Hajj season, the Royal Commission for Pilgrimage set the cost for the Hajj at around MAD 57,200 ($6,377) for pilgrims supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
The Moroccan quota for the previous season's Hajj was 34,000 pilgrims.
Overall, about two million Muslims performed the Hajj this year.
In June, Saudi authorities celebrated a successful Hajj season, extending congratulations to all people who contributed to the success of the pilgrimage. Tags: HajjMoroccoPilgrimage
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