Sacred Sites in Morocco

Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Morocco profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map.

Featured Sites in Morocco 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. 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. 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.

All Sites in Morocco Almoravid Koubba Marrakesh Ben Youssef Medersa Marrakesh Hassan II Mosque Casablanca Kairaouine Mosque Fes Koutoubia Mosque Marrakesh Moulay Idriss Moulay Idriss Saadian Tombs Marrakesh Sacre-Coeur Cathedral Casablanca Tomb of Sidi Abd al Aziz Marrakesh

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