The Moorish Mosque is the most atmospheric building in Kapurthala and one of the most striking mosques in northern India. Built between 1927 and 1930, it was designed by French architect Monsieur M. Manteaux to evoke the great mosques of Morocco — the blue-tiled minarets, horseshoe arches, and geometric tilework are firmly rooted in Andalusian and Maghrebi Islamic architecture rather than the Mughal style that dominates in Punjab.
The interior is open to visitors outside prayer times and well worth entering. The tilework throughout — green, blue and white geometric patterns covering the lower walls — was imported from Morocco and is in excellent condition. The courtyard with its central fountain is particularly serene.
The mosque is a working place of worship; dress modestly and remove shoes before entering the prayer hall. It is one of the few monuments in Kapurthala that is both accessible and in good repair.