Hassan II Mosque
On Sunday I took the train to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque. It is the largest mosque in Morocco - the largest in the world, actually, outside of Saudi Arabia - and is one of only two mosques in the country in which non-Muslims are allowed inside. This, I wanted to see.
The mosque is an incredibly impressive structure. These photos don't do it justice. It is large enough that you could fit St. Peter's or Notre Dame inside. The interior and exterior are showpieces of Moroccan craftsmanship, from the delicate mosaic tiling to the carved cedar women's prayer loft to the intricate titanium doors. ("Like my tah-taynium driver?" asked an American in our tour group. Yes, idiot. This house of worship is exactly like your golf clubs.)
I love visiting religious buildings - churches, temples, mosques, etc. I love seeing what people build to honor their god, and to honor the community that comes together to worship.
