Saudi Arabia Hajj Rules: Big step by Saudi government for Hajj pilgrims, new rules set for places to stay

The Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia has prepared a new plan to provide better facilities to the people coming on Hajj pilgrimage. 14 July 2026 The ministry has introduced new draft rules for licensing and classification of accommodation during Hajj season. Before officially implementing these rules, the government ‘Istitlaa’ Opinion has been sought from people on the platform.

Strict standards for living spaces

According to the new rules, Haj pilgrims will be required to provide various basic facilities at their accommodation. It is mandatory to have its name and the name of the operator clearly written outside every building. It will now be necessary to have lifts in multi-storey buildings and to arrange ramps for disabled people. Apart from this, proper functioning of air conditioning systems in rooms and common areas and cleaning of filters from time to time are also part of the rules.

Special care for passengers’ facilities

The administration has given clear instructions that the passengers should get Wi-Fi facility in the hotel itself, the speed of which should be at least 1Mbps Per user. Cold and bottled water should be available on every floor. Additionally, the hotel must have online payment facilities and the reception area 24 hour Should remain open. To handle the crowd, operators will have to make a special plan, with separate routes and clear signage so that Haj pilgrims do not face any problem in reaching the Grand Mosque (Haram) and other holy sites.