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.