Casablanca's Mosque Hassan II

The previous king of Morocco, Hassan II, built a huge mosque that projects out over the ocean on the ocean edge of Casablanca. It is the 3rd largest mosque in the world. It was very impressive.

 We toured inside and rather than get stuck in a group of 40 with the official mosque guide, our tour leader took us around by ourselves and then we sat down under the cavernous ceiling as he  explained some aspects of their worship practices as well. Here are some views of the mosque.

An entry lobby. 

These massive doors are designed to lift up. The whole thing. Up. Allowing prayer goers to stream in underneath.

The main hall. Between this and the women's area, the place can accommodate 120,000 people. 

Example of the exquisite wood working and plaster carving.

Windows and doors.