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Sidi Abdelkrim Mausoleum
The Sidi Abdelkrim Mausoleum is the final resting place of Sidi Abdelkrim Hashkouri Sahrawi, a respected Sufi figure who settled in Larache in the mid-19th century. Built by order of Pasha Ali Ben Mohamed Aztout, the structure is a notable example of Moroccan funerary architecture, characterized by its square plan, decorated dome (koubba), and a distinctive small minaret. It is located in the old medina, adjacent to the Anwar Mosque.
Timeline
1852
Arrival in Larache
Sidi Abdelkrim Hashkouri Sahrawi moves to Larache during the reign of Sultan Moulay Abderrahman.
1880
Construction
Construction of the mausoleum by Pasha Ali Ben Mohamed Aztout to honor the saint.
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