Heritage and monuments
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C ivilizations and dynasties succeed one another and have left an indelible mark through splendid monuments that bear witness to the richness of our history. This architectural heritage is highlighted on banknotes and coins, some of which have been demonetized or never issued. )
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A symbol of the city of Rabat, the Hassan Tower and its esplanade were the first monument to be featured on a dirham banknote. With a value of MAD 10, this magnificent banknote was issued shortly after the Kingdom gained independence, bearing the image of His Majesty King Mohammed V. Its construction was ordered in 1196 by the Almohad sultan Yacoub El Mansour. An unfinished work, but one that remains alive thanks to the impressive 44-meter-high minaret that gives the monument its name.
The Kasbah of the Oudayas is printed on the back of the MAD 50 banknote issued in 1965. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kasbah was built in the 12th century during the Almoravid dynasty and converted into a Kasbah by the Almohads. The Alaouite dynasty built one of its first palaces here. This must-see monument in the city of Rabat adorns the first banknote issued during the reign of His Majesty King Hassan II.
An iconic monument in the city of Rabat, the historic Bank Al-Maghrib building on Mohammed V Avenue is a recently renovated architectural gem. It is incorporated into the front of a MAD 100 banknote, which is part of the series printed by Thomas de la Rue in London, to whom Morocco entrusted the printing of its banknotes from 1970 onwards.
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) A mythical location in the city of Tangier considered a national heritage site, Cape Spartel is one of the largest lighthouses in Africa, providing breathtaking views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The lighthouse, which is over a century and a half old, deserves its place on the MAD 200 banknote bearing the image of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, issued in 2012 by Dar As-Sikkah as part of the modernization of Moroccan currency. |
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Created during the 12th century, the Menara Gardens offer an exceptional view of the Atlas Mountains. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, the Menara Gardens of Marrakech appeared on the back of a 10,000-franc banknote issued in 1955. The value of this banknote was converted to 100 dirhams after Morocco gained independence and adopted the dirham as its official currency in 1959. |
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A true architectural gem, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, inaugurated in 1993, adorns the MAD 20 banknote that entered circulation three years later. Its architectural motifs are depicted on the reverse side of the banknote. On the front is a stylized representation of the mosque overlooking the sea with its majestic minaret, the tallest in the world. |
