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Burkinabè pilgrims register through the Commission Nationale d'Organisation du Hadj. Burkina Faso's annual Hajj quota is approximately 8,000. Costs range from XOF 2,800,000–5,000,000 (approximately $4,500–$8,000 USD). Charter flights operate from Ouagadougou to Jeddah.
Hajj Quota
8,000
Average Cost
USD 4,500–8,000
Government Body
Commission Nationale d'Organisation du Hadj (Burkina Faso)
The Commission Nationale d'Organisation du Hadj coordinates registration. Pilgrims register at provincial offices or through licensed operators. Requirements include valid passport, vaccination certificates (yellow fever mandatory, meningitis ACWY), medical fitness certificate, and payment of package fees.
The Hajj Commission licenses operators annually. Government-organized packages and private operator options are available. The Fédération des Associations Islamiques du Burkina (FAIB) also assists with Hajj coordination.
Burkina Faso has approximately 61% Muslim population. The Maliki school predominates. French is the official language — Arabic language preparation is recommended. Community savings groups are common for financing Hajj. The Burkinabè Hajj mission includes medical teams and religious scholars.
Address: Embassy of Burkina Faso, Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter
Phone: +966-11-4543686
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