We left the hotel at 8.30 this morning to visit the "Hassan II Mosque".This was built on a platform out into the Atlantic from 1987 to 1993 as a tourist attraction in a country where non-muslims are not normally allowed to enter any other mosque. We were charged €12 each for this privilege (locals only €6!) although some of our party felt this was poor value and declined.
We were told that the Mosque would accomodate 25,000 worshippers inside, 20,000 outside and has a sliding roof and underfloor heating. The sumptuous interior contrasted with the obvious poverty outside!
There are 41 marble fountains for the faithful to perform the required ablutions before prayers.
The gardens and fountains were beautiful in a very spectacular site
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At 10.00 a quick rest on the sea wall with Jan & Paul and we were ready for the bus journey to Marrakech.
We travelled on the motorway (as we did yesterday) arriving at 15.00 at our Hotel the "Atlas Asni" to check-in and freshen-up. Marrakesh looks like the Morocco we expected, all buildings sand coloured.
Just time for a cup of mint tea before we set off to explore Marrakech.
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