When you explore Casablanca, Morocco, you will find a truly remarkable architectural landmark standing at the junction of Boulevard 2 Mars and Boulevard Modibo Keïta. The Assunna Mosque, also known as the Sunnah Mosque (or مسجد السُّنَّة in Arabic and ⵎⴻⵣⴳⵉⴷⴰ ⴰⵙⵓⵏⴰ in Berber), offers you a unique look into 1960s modernist design. Built in 1966, this striking house of worship was designed by the renowned architect Jean-François Zevaco.
If you appreciate bold structure and avant-garde style, you will love seeing how Zevaco incorporated distinct brutalist architectural elements throughout the building. As you admire its exterior, you will notice the prominent use of raw concrete, which gives the mosque its powerful aesthetic. What makes your visit even more fascinating is the story behind its design inspiration.
Jean-François Zevaco drew direct influence from Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer's famous Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, located in Pampulha, Belo Horizonte. By bringing this dynamic mid-century vision to Morocco, the Assunna Mosque stands out as a remarkable destination for anyone interested in mid-century modernist architecture, brutalist concrete forms, and the fascinating cross-cultural design history that shapes the bustling city of Casablanca.
What to see at Sunnah Mosque
- Modernist 1966 mosque design by architect Jean-François Zevaco
- Striking brutalist architectural elements featuring raw concrete
- Inspired by Oscar Niemeyer's Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Pampulha
- Conveniently located at the junction of Blvd. 2 Mars and Blvd. Modibo Keïta
Visiting tips
Head to the intersection of Boulevard 2 Mars and Boulevard Modibo Keïta to view this unique 1966 brutalist landmark.
How long: 30-60 minutes · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Sunnah Mosque is easy to reach on Casablanca’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Hassan II Mosque and Museum of Moroccan Judaism. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Casablanca travel guide.
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