Jannat Al-Baqi is the oldest cemetery in Islam. It is the resting place of several Islamic figures, including the Prophet’s son, companions and wives. Al-Baqi, which held a great significance for Muslims in Al Madinah, was destroyed by the Wahhabi regime, which opposed tombs veneration.
In remote Atlas villages, locals fear a cursed half-woman, half-mule jinn that haunts cemeteries at night, preying on those who wander after dark. Known as «Tagmart n Ismdal» or «Taserdunt n Ismdal», this creature is believed to cause madness, illness, or death to those who encounter her.
After Morocco halted the repatriation of bodies because of the coronavirus, many Moroccan families have found themselves forced to bury their deceased loved ones in the Netherlands. While on the hunt for eternal graves, some of them have thought of future alternatives.
The Jewish cemetery of Errachidia is home to three Jewish saints, namely Rabbi Yahia Lahlou, Rabbi Moul Tria and Rabbi Moul Sedra. Each one of them has a story to tell.
Constructed by a group of British expatriates in the 40s, the Boubana pet cemetery is currently falling through the cracks. The facility has been home for years to cats, dogs and working animals.
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