Place to visit
Basílica del Cristo Rey, Morocco: what it is and when to go
Basílica del Cristo Rey is a cultural property in Melilla, Spain in Morocco. Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cultural property in Melilla, Spain · History, Temples
- Where
- Morocco
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- FEZ Saïss, 240 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.28054, -2.94271
What it is and where
Basílica del Cristo Rey is a cultural property in Melilla, Spain in Morocco. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Melilla, where this site lists 43 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.28054, -2.94271; the nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ, Saïss), 240 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History and Temples places in Morocco. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Basílica del Cristo Rey is March to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:52
- FebPossible10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunPossible14:22
- JulBetter not14:10
- AugBetter not13:20
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:06
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to May and October to November | December to February, June and September |
| Temples | March to May and October to November | December to February, June and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Basílica del Cristo Rey has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Morocco
To enter Morocco there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport; a Spanish ID card (DNI) won't do”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Morocco checklist. Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD); plugs: Type C and E · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 19 police (cities) · 177 gendarmerie (roads) · 15 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mercado del Real, MelillaPublic market in Melilla531 m
- Carabos BeachBeach in Spain536 m
- Hipodromo BeachBeach in Melilla, Spain769 m
- San Lorenzo BeachBeach in Spain855 m
- Buen Acuerdo MosqueMosque in Melilla, Spain932 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Morocco guide.
More in Morocco: History
- Volubilis: archaeological site in Morocco
- Sijilmasa: Medieval Moroccan city, previously the center of Tafilalt (also known from it as Sijilmasa during this period)
- Chellah: medieval fortified necropolis located in the metro area of Rabat
- Fes el Bali: quarter of Fes, Morocco
- El Badi Palace: Moroccan cultural heritage site
- Bab Mansur al-'Alj: Moroccan cultural heritage site
Every Morocco place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basílica del Cristo Rey?
It is a cultural property in Melilla, Spain in Morocco. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Basílica del Cristo Rey?
March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Basílica del Cristo Rey?
The nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 240 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Morocco is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Morocco map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mercado del Real, Melilla, Carabos Beach, Hipodromo Beach. The rest is in the Morocco guide.
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