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Moulay Ali Belarabi mosque
A 16th-century mosque in Ksar El Kebir distinguished by its uniquely rare hexagonal minaret. It was a major center of learning where the prominent scholar Ibn Al-Arabi taught, and it now serves as his final resting place.
Timeline
1530
Construction
Built during the Saadian dynasty, becoming a vibrant center of learning.
1555
Death of Ibn Al-Arabi
The scholar Abu Al-Hasan Ali Ibn Al-Arabi was entombed within the mosque.
2024
Modern Renovation
Closed for extensive renovation, scheduled for completion in mid-2026.
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