Morocco
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Morocco
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Casablanca Cathedral
Casablanca, Morocco
1930
Built in 1930 during French rule, this Art Deco cathedral in white concrete is a surprising and interesting sight in the heart of Casablanca.
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Ben Youssef Medersa
Marrakesh, Morocco
14th cent.; 1560s
Probably the most beautiful building in Marrakesh, the Ben Youssef Medersa is a medieval Islamic school featuring intricate woodwork, stucco, and student dormitories with balconies.
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Saadian Tombs
Marrakesh, Morocco
This site next to the old kasbah in Marrakesh was used for burials throughout the Saadian period (beginning 1557), then sealed up for centuries. It contains two mausoleums and nearly 200 tiled tombs of royals.
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Almoravid Koubba
Marrakesh, Morocco
c. 1100
The oldest monument in Marrakesh (c. 1100) and the only Almoravid building remaining in Morocco, this attractive domed structure was highly influential on Moroccan architecture.
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Bahia Palace
Marrakesh, Morocco
The Bahia Palace in Marrakesh is an opulent palace constructed 1894-1900 for Ahmed Ibn Moussa, son of the grand vizier. The complex includes a private mosque and beautiful gardens.
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Hassan II Mosque
Casablanca, Morocco
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.
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Koutoubia Mosque
Marrakesh, Morocco
1150
The largest mosque in Marrakesh, Koutoubia is famed for its monumental 12th-century minaret, which became the model for later Moroccan architecture.
- Mouassin Mosque Marrakesh, Morocco
- Badi Palace Marrakesh, Morocco
- American Legation Tangier, Morocco