Notable Islamic Sites

This collection highlights the spiritual heart of Morocco, featuring the 9th-century Al-Quaraouiyine, the world’s oldest continuously operating university. The list spans the imperial cities of Fez and Meknes, including the sacred tomb of Idriss I in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun and the Marinid-era Lalla Aouda Mosque. These sites showcase centuries of Islamic architecture, from intricate tilework to grand minarets, and represent the foundational history of the Idrisid and Alaouite dynasties.

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Kairaouine Mosque & University

This 9th century mosque is not open to non-Muslims yet it is still worth stopping by and peeking through the doors.

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Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II

The Zawiya of Moulay Idris II is a zawiya in Fez, Morocco. It contains the tomb of Idris II, who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and is…

Mosquee Lalla Aouda msjd lalt wdt

A Marinid-era mosque in Meknes, significantly expanded by Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. It is located adjacent to the city's historic royal palace complex.

Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss

Situated in the holy town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, this mausoleum contains the tomb of Idriss I, the founder of the Idrisid dynasty and the first Moroccan Islamic state in the 8th century.