Russian Orthodox Church in Casablanca

The Russian Orthodox Church in Casablanca is a building with white walls and blue domes that combines Russian and Moroccan architectural styles. Inside, frescoes depict traditional Orthodox religious imagery painted on the interior surfaces.

The building was founded in 1958 by Russian emigrants who had settled in Casablanca. In 1972 it came under the authority of the Moscow Patriarchate.

The church serves the local Orthodox community and displays religious imagery that reflects Russian spiritual traditions within Morocco. Visitors can observe how the space functions as a gathering place for worship and cultural preservation.

The church is located in central Casablanca and can be reached on foot. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and remember this is an active place of worship.

This is one of only two Russian Orthodox churches remaining in Morocco, marking the traces of early 20th-century Russian migration to the region. The frescoes were painted by Moscow artists between 2010 and 2011, refreshing the interior.

Location: Casablanca

Inception: 1958

Founders: Mitrofan, Alexander Rusin, Varsonofy Tolstoukhine

Architects: Владимир Львович Гальской

Website: http://orthodox.ma

GPS coordinates: 33.58202,-7.62263

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21