I will be visiting this year and wanted to know if are dress codes or any other special considerations of which I should be aware. Any information is appreciated! Thanks very much.
2007-02-21 05:19:49 · 9 answers · asked by stevie84 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Morocco
Being that you are a non-Muslim visitor and that this is a tourist site as well as a mosque, you aren't required to go to any great lengths in covering yourself. However, it is always a good rule of thumb to avoid clothing that falls above the knee, that is sleeveless, and/or is extremely form-fitting. If you would like to, it would be a gesture of respect to bring a shawl of some kind you can wrap around your head and drape over your arms loosely. That won't be required of you though.
If you wanted to know what the guidelines are for Muslim women they are that she is covered up to her wrists and ankles, and that her hair is covered. Also, the clothing should not be sheer or very form-fitting. For some jeans and casual tunic is acceptable with a scarf while others prefer or even insist on flowy robes. Men are required to be covered from the navel to the knee, or according to some, to the ankles as well. However, I have yet to see a man walk in shirtless for prayer.
Enjoy your trip!!
2007-02-25 11:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by Karima_85 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have -its a wonderful piece of architecture and arguably the only interesting thing to see in Casablanca- Fez, Marakesh and Meknes are much better more moroccan places
It is one of the few mosques in Morocco which allow non-Muslims to enter but you must remember this is first and foremost a place of worship so be very respectful - women should cover their heads and arms and remove your shoes
Also bear in mind despite its being the 2nd largest mosque in the world it is not necessarily "Islamic" -it was an extremely expensive building built in a country where mant people are very poor and every moroccan was forced to pay for it no matter how poor they were. It would have been far more islamic to spend the money on the poor rather than on a huge mosque
In my opinion it lacks the spirituality of the great mosques of islam such as some of those in Turkey or in Morocco or Central Asia, India , Iran etc which were built by pious Muslims who infused their piety and love of God into the mosques architecture
Here are some links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassan_II_Mosque
http://www.arabwebsite.com/hassanIImosque.htm
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Morocco/Wilaya_de_Casablanca/Casablanca-2116706/General_Tips-Casablanca-Hassan_II_Mosque-BR-1.html
http://architecture.about.com/library/blhassanIImosque.htm
2007-02-22 11:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by shaybani_yusuf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a schedule for guided tours. The tour guides speak english, french, spanish and sometimes german. There is a fee but I forgot what it was. I don't think that the dress code matters because you won't be visiting during prayer hours but as long as it's not too revealing you'll be fine. I suggest you use the guided tours because you'll be able to visit areas of the Mosque that are closed to the public. Enjoy your trip!!
2007-02-22 10:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jay-D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear Stevie,
as another answere said, the mosquee is a holly place, just by respect, try to wear somehing that will cover your body..
if you go with a group, they won't ask you to wear something specific, but i notice that you are the kind of poeple who cares about the host country's traditions and habits, so, if it's possible for you to wear something long that can cover your body(i mean avoid sexy clothes, a jean's and a long t-shirt will be ok), it would be nice of you!
i'm sure you will appreciate the place, it's reallky wonderful, and i wish you will enjoy your stay in Morocco
2007-02-24 01:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by curious girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Stevie,
the mosque in Islam is a good house and it's holy place and sorry to say it's forbidden to non Muslim to went in, but this day i see tourist taking Pict in mosques in Egypt and Damascus but for women wearing voile and longer dress letting there shoos outdoor.
all i can say it's not bad to try just go there an start with the library it's an interesting place and ask if it's possibe to be in the mosque.
2007-02-23 10:26:23 · answer #5 · answered by mounia_benal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to cover your head, only shoulders....
the fee is 120 for adults, 60 for students and 30 DH for Moroccans...
2007-02-26 19:09:57 · answer #6 · answered by paulinari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shaybani's answer is what I would have said! Well said!! Just remember to cover your head and dress respectively and you won't have any problems. I didn't. :)
2007-02-25 12:35:55 · answer #7 · answered by Andrea E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did
if you are going with tour group no problem just take shoes off
if alone you cannot enter the site of praying with nude clothes
2007-02-21 05:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by the vet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can dress as u like its beautiful u'll love it.
2007-02-22 19:20:20 · answer #9 · answered by babygirl143_dk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋