Tangier Grand Mosque, Historic mosque in Medina district, Tangier, Morocco
Tangier Grand Mosque is a religious structure in the Medina district with a notable minaret displaying geometric patterns and green decorative elements. The interior showcases traditional Moroccan architectural details, including carved wooden elements and ornamental tilework typical of the region.
The site began as a Roman temple dedicated to Hercules before becoming a church in the 5th century. It underwent major reconstruction in the early 19th century to serve the expanding Muslim population.
The mosque maintains its position as a central religious institution near the Grand Socco square, where legal proceedings and community gatherings occur.
The mosque welcomes visitors outside prayer hours and requires modest dress when entering the building. It helps to ask locally about prayer times to plan your visit around the community's schedule.
Sultan Moulay Slimane ordered a complete reconstruction in 1815 after finding the previous structure insufficient for the growing Muslim community.
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