Casablanca – Hassan II mosque
The Hassan II Mosque is the second largest mosque in the world and is located in Casablanca, the minaret is considered the tallest in the world, standing at 689 feet or 210 meters. It’s a showcase of the finest Moroccan artisanship, hand-carved stone and wood, intricate marble flooring and inlay, gilded cedar ceilings …
Royal Palace Gate
A masterpiece of Islamic architecture, surrounded by picturesque orange groves and elaborate water features, the Royal Palace of Casablanca is a suitably grand royal abode. Located in the Habous district of the city’s New Medina, this is the King’s principal Casablanca residence and host to a number of important events …
Marrakesh
Marrakesh is one of the Morocco’s four Imperial cities, the capital of the Almohad Caliphate in the 12th Century which sprawled through Spain and Africa. During this period Marrakesh was blessed with its mighty walls built from red Sandstone, gleaming mosques like Koutoubia, fine gardens and palaces. The Architectural influence …
Rabat – Capital of Morocco
Royal Palace Surrounded by French-style landscaped gardens, Royal Palace of Rabat serves as the residence of Moroccan royalty. Constructed in 1864, the building provided the setting for many important events over the years, including a royal wedding. Designed by French architects inspired by traditional Arabic motifs, the interior of the …
Tangier
Tangier is a city in northwestern Morocco, has for centuries been Europes’s gateway to Africa. It is on the Maghreb coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic. The Port of Tangier is located at the entry of the Strait of Gibraltar …
Seville Cathedral – Tomb of Chritopher Columbus
This enormous structure, beautiful architectural flourishes, relics and historical curios. With 80 different chapels it’s the largest cathedral in the world by volume and is a World Heritage site. There are also hints of the mosque that once stood on this spot, especially in the Court of the Orange trees …
The Alcazar
This is a marvellous UNESCO-listed palace complex that is still in use by the Spanish royal family: their chambers, state rooms and halls are on the upper level and can be viewed if you pay a little extra. Nearly all of the complex is in the Mudejar style (Moorish-inspired architecture …
Ibero-American Exposition in 1929 – Seville
This colossal monument was built for the Ibero-American Exposition in 1929 and stands within the Maria Luisa Park. It’s a semi-circular plaza edged by a canal and overlooked by a large, curved palace. Using typical Sevillian azulejos (painted tiles) these displays showcase details like the local food and famous monuments …
Jeronimo’s Monastery & Vasco da Gama Tomb
Vasco Da Gama, the first European to reach Indian shores on May 20th, 1498, now Rest in Peace, his tomb is placed in Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal. It was King of Portugal Manuel I, in 1495 made efforts to open a trade route to India, and discovering a sea route …