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Hassan II Mosque
As the only mosque in Morocco that non-Muslims may visit, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is an obvious destination. Depending on which guidebook you read, it is either the second or third largest mosque in the world, so bring a measuring tape and check for yourself. Constructed for the late king Hassan II on the event of his 60th birthday, its design balances the sensation of personal spirituality and state piety, cool somber colours with riotous zelig-tile work and desert shades with water playful fountains. With the exception of its chandeliers (Italian crystal) and its white granite columns, the structure is Moroccan through and through, from the colourful zelig tiles, granite, plaster, marble, to its deep-hued wood used in its construction. One cannot but marvel at its beauty, its serenity, and opulence. Its 210m-high minaret is the tallest in the world and shines a laser beam...
