International Hajj & Umrah Services Exhibition in Morocco

Location & Date:

The International Hajj and Umrah Services Exhibition was held in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco, for two consecutive editions:

• First Edition: 2000, at Espace Toro Hall – Ain Diab
• Second Edition: 2001, at Hyatt Regency Hotel

This event was considered the first specialized exhibition for Hajj and Umrah services in Morocco.

Official Sponsors

• Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Rabat
• Moroccan Ministry of Tourism
• Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs
• National Association of Moroccan Travel Agencies

Participants

• Saudi companies licensed under the new Umrah system
• Hospitality and service institutions
• Transportation and logistics companies
• Moroccan travel and tourism agencies

Exhibition Objectives

• Introduce the new Umrah system adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at that time
• Raise awareness among Moroccan citizens about modern Hajj and Umrah services
• Provide comprehensive Hajj and Umrah services under one platform
• Strengthen Saudi–Moroccan cooperation in the Hajj and Umrah sector

Key Topics & Focus Areas

• The new Umrah regulatory system
• Accommodation and transportation services for pilgrims
• Travel and visa procedures
• Organization of Hajj and Umrah programs according to approved regulations
• The role of travel agencies in enhancing pilgrims’ experience

Side Events & Activities

• Official seminars and discussions with representatives from:

  • Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs

  • Moroccan Ministry of Tourism

  • Moroccan Exchange Office

• Dialogue sessions focused on facilitating Umrah and Hajj performance for Moroccan citizens in upcoming seasons under the new Saudi regulations

Outcomes & Recognition

• Contributed to simplifying Umrah and Hajj procedures for Moroccan pilgrims
• Enhanced understanding of the new Umrah system

• The organizing company was awarded Certificates of Appreciation from:

  • Moroccan Ministry of Tourism

  • Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Morocco

• The certificates were presented by H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz Khoja, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in recognition of the outstanding organizational efforts