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Sidi Allal El-Kairouani Mausoleum
The Sidi Allal El-Kairouani Mausoleum (Marabout de Sidi Allal al-Qairawani) is a prominent historical and religious shrine located near the Old Medina. It is dedicated to Sidi Allal al-Qairawani, a revered saint whose presence is deeply rooted in the history of Casablanca (formerly Anfa). The shrine is a center for local veneration and is architecturally significant as a preserved religious structure within the historical core of the city. The nearby gate, Bab Allal, is also named after him.
Timeline
1700
Establishment Period
The shrine was established, reflecting a long history of local veneration (Approximate pre-rebuilding era).
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