Itinerary for Morocco (Updated)

The programme for the Holy Father, Pope Francis' Apostolic voyage to Marocco was first published on 9 February 2019, but has been updated.  Here is the most recent plan for His Holiness' visit.

Itinerary for the Apostolic voyage of His Holiness, Pope Francis

to Morocco (Updated)

Saturday, 30 March 2019
10:45am (4:45am EST)
Departure by air from Rome's Fiumicino International Airport

2:00pm (8:00am EST)
Arrival at the International Airport in Rabat-Salé
Official welcome

2:30pm
Welcome ceremony in the Square outside the Royal Palace

2:50pm
Courtesy visit to King Mohammed VI inside the Royal Palace

3:30pm
Meeting with the People of Marocco, Authorities, members of Civil Society and members of the Diplomatic Corps on the Esplanade outside the Hassan II Mosque
Speech by the Holy Father

4:30pm
Visit to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V

5:00pm
Visit to the Mohammed VI Institute for Imams and Preachers

6:00pm
Meeting with Migrants at the Diocesan Caritas offices
Greetings by the Holy Father

Sunday, 31 March 2019
9:30am
Private visit to the Rural Centre for Social Services in Témara

10:35am
Meeting with Priests, Religious men and women, Consecrated persons and members of the Ecumenical Council of Churches inside the Cathedral of Rabat
Speech by the Holy Father
Angelus greetings by the Holy Father

12:00noon
Lunch with some members of the Papal Party and the Bishops of Marocco

2:45pm
Holy Mass inside the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex
Homily by the Holy Father

5:00pm
Departure ceremony at the International Airport in Rabat-Salé

5:15pm
Departure from Marocco

9:30pm
Arrival at Rome's Ciampino International Airport