Morocco has different kinds of cemeteries, reflecting its diverse cultural history. Although Islamic cemeteries dominate today, they come in many forms, depending on wealth and region. Historically, Morocco had many Jews, although today they are almost all gone, they left their presence in distinctive Jewish cemeteries and a few remanding synagogues. Click on a photo to see a larger version. Islamic cemeteries are located at the base of the fortified Kasbah in Rabat and a much larger one across the street. Two photos show the Jewish cemetery in Fez. The royalty buried their dead in very elaborate buildings, such as the Saadian Tombs in Marrakesh. Holy men are buried in dome-structures, such as this example from Chellah Necropolis in Rabat. Graves in city cemeteries are more substantial than in small towns, reflecting wealth. In desert oasis settlements, cemeteries are simpler than in larger, and more prosperous towns. The simplest graves are found in the cemeteries of nomads.
 fortified Kasbah in Rabat
Jewish cemetery in Fez
Saadian Tombs in Marrakesh
Chellah Necropolis in Rabat
city cemeteries and small town ones
desert oasis settlements
cemetery of nomads