Morocco

The North African country of Morocco is an increasingly popular tourist destination, and it's easy to see why.

Morocco encompasses both the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans, the desert and mountains, exotic African history and western comforts. And it's just a short ferry ride or flight from Europe!

Scroll down to learn more about the rich spiritual heritage and attractions of Morocco.

Morocco Guide

English Name: Morocco Local Name: Al Maghrib (Al Mamlakah al Maghribiyah) Time Zone: WET (UTC+0); Summer: WEST (UTC+1) Calling Code: 212 Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD) Area: 446,550 sq km Population: 34,859,364 (July 2009 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government, and diplomacy Religions: Muslim 98.7%, Christian 1.1%, Jewish 0.2%

Morocco Sacred Sites Index Browse our illustrated index of sacred sites and religious places Morocco Map A detailed interactive map of Morocco with major cities and religious sites marked, plus links to travel maps and more Morocco Books A hand-selected gallery of books on Morocco specially chosen for Sacred Destinations readers

Featured Destinations in Morocco (List All Destinations) Ben Youssef Medersa Marrakesh Probably the most beautiful building in Marrakesh, this medieval Islamic school features intricate woodwork, stucco, and tiny student dormitories with balconies. Hassan II Mosque Casablanca Completed in 1993, this is the second largest mosque in the world and the tallest structure in Morocco. Spectacularly situated on the Atlantic Ocean, it is filled with exquisite carvings. Kairaouine Mosque Fes Founded in 857 by a wealthy woman from Tunisia, the Kairaouine is the second-largest mosque in Morocco and the country's spiritual center. Its minaret, dating from 956, is Morocco's oldest.

Morocco City Guides Casablanca Today's Casablanca is primarily a commercial city, with office buildings and wide boulevards named for world leaders and Moroccan kings. But it has at least one landmark well worth seeing: the spectacular Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in the world. Fes Founded in the 9th century, the Moroccan city of Fes (also spelled Fez) is the most complete medieval city in the Arab world. Its principal mosque, the Kairaouine, is the holiest in the country and governs the timing of Ramadan and other Islamic festivals. Marrakesh Founded in 1070 by the Almoravids, the "red city" of Marrakesh is home to the classical Koutoubia Mosque, the beautifully decorated Ben Youssef Medersa, the tiled and carved Saadian Tombs, the ancient Almoravid Koubba and the tombs of the Seven Saints.

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