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- Destinations
- Africa
- Morocco
- Rabat
- Hassan Mosque
Hassan Mosque
The massive minaret of the Hassan Mosque, dating from 1195,
towers over Rabat, although the huge mosque itself was never
entirely completed and was largely destroyed in an earthquake in
1755. The minaret is unusually sited at the centre of the mosque
building, and was intended to be 262ft (80m) high, though it stands
today at 164ft (50m). Each façade of the minaret is intricately
patterned with different motifs on each face. Opposite the Hassan
Mosque is the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, one of the great monuments
of modern Morocco, inaugurated in 1967. The deceased king lies
entombed in white onyx, surrounded by royal guards, and hundreds of
Moroccans pay homage by filing through the mausoleum each day.
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.