Morocco
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Morocco
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Tomb of Sidi Abd al Aziz
Marrakesh, Morocco
This small mausoleum is one of the tombs of the Seven Men of Marrakesh, established as a pilgrimage circuit in the 17th century. Sidi Abd El Aziz was a theologian in Fes and died in 1508.
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Kairaouine Mosque
Fes, Morocco
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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.
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Bou Inania Medersa
Fes, Morocco
This medersa (Islamic college) is one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture in Morocco, and non-Muslims are permitted to enter. It was built at great cost under Sultan Bou Inan (1351-
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Tomb of Moulay Idriss
Moulay Idriss, Morocco
The town of Moulay Idriss in northern Morocco has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries, thanks to its tomb of Moulay Idriss el Akhbar, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Djemaa el Fna
Marrakesh, Morocco
The famous main square of Marrakesh, known for its snake charmers and lively night market.