Religious Tourism Morocco — Mosques, Sufi Shrines, Coexistence
· 26.07.2026
Morocco has Muslim majority + significant Jewish + old Christian heritage. Sacred sites open to visitors (mosques with restrictions).
**Mosques**
**Hassan II (Casablanca)** — only large mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslims. 3rd largest in world, minaret 210m. Guided tour 12 EUR, 45 min. Sat-Thu.
**Koutoubia (Marrakesh)** — exterior only for non-Muslims. Best photography Jemaa el-Fna sunset.
**Qarawiyyin (Fes)** — oldest continuously operating university (859 AD). Only exterior for non-Muslims.
**Zawiyas (Sufi shrines)**
**Zawiya of Moulay Idris II (Fes)** — walk around exterior. Locals bring offerings.
**Moulay Idris Zerhoun** — small holy town near Volubilis, atmospheric pilgrimage site.
**Andalusi heritage**
**Chefchaouen** — founded by Andalusi Muslims expelled from Spain 1471. Whitewashed + blue tradition from Andalusia.
**Rabat kasbah oudayas** — Moorish architecture, Andalusian gardens.
**Jewish heritage**
**Mellah of Fes** — historic Jewish quarter. Ibn Danan synagogue (16th c) still standing.
**Casablanca Jewish museum** — only Jewish museum in Arab world.
**Marrakesh Lazama synagogue** — small, active.
**Dress code (mosque exteriors)**
Both genders: knees + shoulders covered. Women don't need scarf outside. Remove shoes if entering courtyard.