Moroccan Hajj Pilgrims Luggage Missing Airport Chaos
Landing at Fès-Saïss airport turned into a nightmare for many Moroccans returning from the hajj. As passengers disembarked, they were shocked to discover the disappearance of their personal belongings.
Religious fervor was brutally replaced by frustration. After passing through security controls, travelers gathered in front of desperately empty baggage carousels. Not a single suitcase had been unloaded from the aircraft’s hold. This complete void triggered a wave of confusion and deep "exasperation" among the newly arrived passengers.
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The delivery of these belongings was supposed to proceed smoothly. Flight SV5593, which departed from Jeddah on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM, was part of the "A Pilgrim Without Baggage" initiative. Air Gate company had been specifically mandated to weigh and transport the freight of these travelers to their final destination.
Facing this massive logistical mishap, the head of the Moroccan pilgrims’ affairs office officially called on Saudi authorities. He demands a swift investigation involving Air Gate and the airline to trace the freight. He insists on establishing responsibilities and applying "appropriate sanctions against anyone responsible for this negligence."
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A resolution finally appears to be emerging. The Saudi airline transferred the first batch of missing suitcases through Casablanca airport last Saturday, followed by a final shipment on Sunday. Pilgrims were notified via a messaging application that their belongings would be returned to Fès for personal delivery.
