Koutoubia Mosque

Marrakech, Morocco

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco, located in the southwest medina quarter near the Jemaa el-Fnaa marketplace and flanked by gardens. Founded in 1147 by Almohad caliph Abd al-Mu'min following his conquest of the city, the structure standing today was entirely rebuilt around 1158, with the minaret possibly completed by Ya'qub al-Mansur around 1195. Rising 77 metres in height, the minaret showcases Almohad architecture through its geometric arch motifs and is crowned with a spire and metal orbs. This distinctive tower became an important landmark and symbol of Marrakesh, and likely inspired later buildings including the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat. The mosque stands as a significant example of both Almohad architecture and Moroccan mosque design, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.