What to Pack for Umrah? A Practical Guide for Travelers from Morocco

Whether this is your first time performing Umrah or you’ve visited it before, well-prepared packing is essential to ensure comfort and peace of mind during your trip. In this simple guide, we provide a comprehensive and organized list of what you should pack for your Umrah trip.

1. Travel documents (keep them in your hand luggage)

• ✔️ Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

• ✔️ Umrah visa (processed by the agency)

• ✔️ Flight ticket

• ✔️ National ID card or a copy of it

• ✔️ Proof of reservation (hotel + flight)

• ✔️ International vaccination card (if requested)

• ✔️ Health insurance or a copy of it (if available)

Tip : Keep digital copies on your phone and send them to your email.

2. Appropriate clothing

     For men:

• 2 or 3 Ihram garments (white izar and rida)

• Light and modest clothing for comfort outside of ihram

• Comfortable open sandal (for ihram and tawaf)

    For women:

• Loose, comfortable abayas (preferably dark in color)

• A veil/hijab that covers the entire hair

• Closed, comfortable walking shoes or sandals

• a hat or small umbrella for sun protection

Make sure your clothes are loose and not revealing, and don’t forget to take 2-3 sets just in case.

3. Health and medical tools

• Protective masks (especially in crowds)

• hand sanitizer

• Paper and wet tissues

• Small toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste)

• Your medications (blood pressure, sugar, stomach medications, vitamins)

• Adhesive bandages (for minor ulcers or cuts)

• Vaseline or moisturizing cream to prevent cracked feet

Remember: Do not take any prohibited or non-prescription medications with you if they require a license.

4. Appliances and electronics

• Phone charger + power bank

• Multi-socket (Saudi Arabia Type G sockets)

• Earphones (for listening to prayers or instructions)

• Phone with international credit or that supports roaming

5. Religious matters

• A small booklet of Umrah supplications or an electronic application

• Rosary (optional)

• A small notebook for writing down feelings and experiences.

• Illustrated guide to the rituals (paper or electronic)

6. Very useful additional items

• Small backpack for the Haram (for water, the Qur’an, and slippers)

• Waist bag for storing money and papers during Tawaf

• Water bottle with filter (optional)

• Snacks (dates, biscuits, nuts…)

• sunglasses and a light hat

• Small umbrella (especially during crowded or hot weather)

Do not take with you:

• Valuable items (jewelry, expensive watches, etc.)

• Unnecessary cosmetics

• Sharp objects or large liquids

Printable menu template ✅

You can copy this list and prepare your bag based on it: