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This is the third largest mosque, following those of Mecca and Medina. It is built partly on water. In the Koran it says 'the throne of God was on water'. The prayer hall is 20000 sq. metres and the mosque holds up to 25 000 worshippers. There is a movable roof and two hanging mezzanines for women , with fine mashrabiyas. There is an ablution hall with 41 fountains. The minaret is 200 meters high, the highest. There are also 2 traditional hamams. It was built from 1987-93. Visits inside the mosque are at 9, 10 and 11 am, and 2pm Entrance costs 120 DH . Students, Moroccans and foreign residents cost 60DH.
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Walking around Casablanca we came across a wall with an arched entrance. Entering ,we found ourselves in the old medina with its suq of winding alleys . It was colourful- in spite of the rain. Houses were old and sometimes balconies overlooked the street. Trying to find a way out meant passing shops selling almost anything, turning down narrow alleys, and getting lost. In a wider area carts selling fruit were found. Many of the buildings looked old and dilapidated, but there were others that were quite attractive .
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Address: Old Medina
Directions: off United nations Square
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The mosque is open at certain hours only [see earlier tip]. First you must remove your shoes, and then let your eyes adjust to the darkness, because in spite of the chandeliers and light from the windows, it is a great contrast to outside. Moslems who enter usually make for the mihrab [the niche indicating the direction to which worshippers face to pray]and do a couple of rakas [bows and prayers] as it is one of the special mosques. Wander around on the beautiful carpets and admire the decorated pillars , and the ceiling. As all decoration is abstract, there are no 'pictures' to distract the worshippers when praying.
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mvtouring Mon Jul 27, 2009 22:21 UTC
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I did not get to Casablanca, loved Marekesh though ;-) | lynnehamman Fri Mar 20, 2009 14:41 UTC
Hi! lovely pictures and tips about Casablanca.It always stayed in my mind after seeing the movie long ago.Getting lost in a suq is my idea of heaven. That mosque is very impressive-and huge! Thanks | easterntrekker Sun Sep 14, 2008 20:22 UTC
Thanks for staying to visit Halifax!! I thought I'd visit back , I enjoyed your Casablanca pages . Amazing picture of the Mosque of Hassan II , we only got as far as Tangiers...maybe someday we'll go again. | starship Fri Jun 27, 2008 19:34 UTC
Good information, especially the petit taxi tip!! I'm suprised there is not more to see, but the mosque is impressive! |
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