Kubba Almoravid, also known as Kubba Ba'adin, is a small ancient Muslim shrine built in 1064 during the Almohad reign. The Almohads were ethnically based on the mountainous Berber tribes of the Masmud, who competed successfully with the nomadic Sanhaj and Zenat tribes that formed the basis of the dominant Almoravid dynasty in the Maghreb. Notably, the Kubba Almoravid was one of the few Almohad shrines that were not destroyed by the Almoravid tribes.
The word "Qubba" means "dome" in Arabic, which fully corresponds to the shape of the sanctuary building itself. This sacred complex is the entrance to the mosque, where every Muslim believer traditionally performs the rite of ablution. Unlike many other Moroccan sanctuaries, the entrance to the Kubba Almoravid is allowed not only to Muslims, but also to representatives of other faiths.
Kubba Ba'adin is a whole sacred complex, which has been functioning for centuries. It was once the site of the city's first fountain, which provided drinking water for the locals. After Kubba Almoravid was finally completed, three new fountains and ablution places were built here. For this purpose, bronze pipes were laid underground to the pools to fill them with fresh water.
The main decoration of the Almoravid Cube are the beautiful arches and carved domes. The ornaments decorating them were traditionally used in construction during the Almoravid's lifetime.
