The Mohammed VI Cultural Center, better known as the Coquimbo Mosque, is the only cultural center of Moroccan origin in the territory of Chile and Latin America. The purpose of its creation is to foster respect for world cultures and religions, as well as to eliminate prejudices against the Islamic world.

The history of the center begins in the 21st century. Then the authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco and Chile chose the port city of Coquimbo as the place for one of the most original projects in Chile. The construction of the center began in 2004. Thanks to the funds of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, an official opening took place in 2007. It was attended by the mayor of Coquimbo, Oscar Pereira, and a delegation from Morocco.

The cultural center is a three-story building with an area of 720 sq. m. On the ground floor, there is a specialized library, which is also a conference hall for cultural and educational lectures and seminars. On the second floor, there is a mosque, which consists of several rooms: a hall for washing hands and feet before prayer, a prayer hall for women, and a prayer hall for men. Each of these halls has a sacred altar indicating the direction to Mecca. The third floor is a 43-meter-high minaret. It is an exact copy of the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque in the former capital of Morocco - Marrakesh. You need to pass 177 steps to get to the top. But the view is worth the effort. The doors and windows of the center are made of cedar wood by the Moroccan artisans of Fes. All interior items, including carpets and lamps, were specially imported from Morocco.

Currently, the Mohammed VI Cultural Center hosts many public, educational, cultural, and sporting events aimed at spreading knowledge about Moroccan and Arab-Islamic culture. Since its opening, the center has been visited by tens of thousands of people from all over the world. This is an amazing opportunity to get acquainted with the centuries-old traditions of the east without leaving the west.