The Great Mosque of Tangier: A Forgotten Landmark

In this episode of The Story of Morocco, Lucas and Luna explore the Great Mosque of Tangier, a landmark that has stood at the crossroads of civilizations for over a thousand years. They trace its origins to the 7th century, when the Arab general Uqba ibn Nafi established the first mosque in Tangier, and follow its transformation through the centuries — from a center of Islamic learning to a site of European diplomacy, and finally to a symbol of Moroccan independence. Along the way, they discuss the mosque's role in the city's Jewish and Christian communities, its architectural evolution, and its place in the broader history of Moroccan religious tolerance. The episode also touches on the mosque's connection to famous figures like the traveler Ibn Battuta and the poet Ahmad al-Tijani, and reveals how a 19th-century British diplomat's visit nearly sparked an international crisis. Join Lucas and Luna as they uncover the stories hidden within this iconic building's walls. #GreatMosqueofTangier #Tangier #UqbaibnNafi #IbnBattuta #AlTijani #MoroccoHistory #IslamicArchitecture #ReligiousTolerance #NorthAfrica #Mediterranean #MoroccanHeritage #ColonialHistory #Diplomacy #Independence #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo