Tag: Mosque

The Medina of Rabat

The Medina of Rabat

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The Medina of Rabat is a compact medina where you can shop perfectly. Compared to those in Marrakech or Fes, the Medina in Rabat is surprisingly quiet and orderly. According to many, the medina in Rabat is one of the best places in Morocco to pick up a nice souvenir. It is like everywhere in Morocco, the heart of the city. Merchants really sell everything here! Gigantic carcasses of cows or sheep dangle right next to a carpet shop, and meanwhile the smell is obscured by dozens of shops selling dried herbs and spices. A medina is a feast for your senses.

Today’s Rabat was built outside the Medina, making the Medina an impressive piece of history today. But because it is not so busy in Rabat, the old medina is less chaotic and slightly more accessible than in other Moroccan cities. Feel free to get lost, because that’s the only way to discover Morocco in real life.

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Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Mausoleum of Mohammed V

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This mausoleum is located in the capital of Morocco. The Mausoleum of Mohammed V, (he was King of Morocco until 1961) stands on a large complex on the other side of the great Hassan tower and contains the tombs of a Moroccan king and his two sons. The Mausoleum is always guarded by four beautifully dressed guards.

The tomb is also open to non-Muslims and once inside you will be amazed. Decorated with gold leaf and a white exterior, it is one of the city’s most striking landmarks. You can easily visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Hassan tower together.

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Ben Youssef Madrasa

Ben Youssef Madrasa

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The Ben Youssef Madrasa is an Islamic madrasa in Marrakech and was once the largest and most important in North Africa. There was room for almost 1000 students. The Ben Youssef Madrasa was founded in the 14th century and closed for good in 1962. Today, the Madrasa is open to tourists and people who want to visit this beautiful building.

Especially the architecture and the colorful mosaics are a feast for the eyes. Admire the beautiful Moroccan architecture, especially the remarkable inner terrace, which is centered around a swimming pool. There are marble pillars decorated with pinecone and palm motifs and the walls are decorated with Islamic calligraphy and mosaics.

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Hassan II Mosque

Hassan II Mosque

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The Hassan II Mosque is without a doubt the main tourist attraction of Casablanca, but also one of the seven largest mosques in the world. The 200 meter high minaret even makes the Hassan II Mosque the tallest religious building in the world and therefore also a must-see during your trip through Morocco.

The construction of the mosque started in 1986 by order of the then King Hassan II and was fully completed in 1993. The Mosque offers space for no less than 25.000 people in the beautiful prayer hall. But there is more to the mosque than just the prayer hall. You can also find a Quran school, a bath room, a library and a beautiful museum.

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Hassan Tower

Hassan Tower

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The Hassan Tower is a special appearance. The Hassan Tower is a 44-meter-tall minaret that can be seen from much of the city.

The Hassan Tower is the legacy of one of the most prestigious construction projects in Morocco and should become part of the largest mosque in the world. But the special thing about the tower is that it was never really completed. Financial malaise was the reason that construction was halted in the year 1199 and the robust tower, together with about 200 columns, is the only thing that still reminds us of the project.

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