Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that it has begun receiving applications for the qualification and acceptance of hospitality and accommodation facilities designated for pilgrims through the "Nusuk Masar" platform for the 1447 AH Hajj season, in both Makkah and Madinah, as part of its efforts to increase capacity and facilitate contracting procedures for accommodation services during the season.
The ministry explained that licenses for these facilities will be issued for this purpose exclusively by the Ministry of Tourism, noting that applying for qualification to rent out accommodation facilities in Makkah and Madinah requires visiting the Ministry of Tourism's online platform, in accordance with the approved requirements for tourism hospitality facilities, including temporary licensing of lodgings during the Hajj season, according to a post on the Saudi Ministry of Hajj's account on X.
It stressed that hotels previously licensed by the Ministry of Tourism are not covered by this procedure, as their licenses will automatically appear on the "Nusuk Masar" platform, though they must activate their online accounts on the platform in preparation for contracting with pilgrims.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah added that the deadline for contracting through the platform this year will be 13 Sha'ban 1447 AH, corresponding to February 2026, and urged facility owners to complete the required procedures within the specified deadline.
To view the post on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's account on X, click here.
