Hassan II Mosque

Where it is & how to get there

• Taxi or tram: About 10 minutes from downtown Casablanca; tram stops are a short walk away.
• From the airport: About 45 minutes by train or taxi.
• Tours: Guided tours run several times a day outside prayer times.

The story of the Hassan II Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque was completed in 1993 and is one of the largest mosques in the world. Built partly over the sea, it recalls the Qur'anic verse that God's throne was upon the water. Its minaret rises 210 metres, among the tallest anywhere.

Thousands of Moroccan artisans worked on its carved cedar, marble, zellige and stucco. It is one of the few mosques in Morocco that non-Muslims may visit, on guided tours.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Guided tours run outside prayer times.
• Dress modestly; shoulders and knees covered, and women may bring a scarf.
• The tour includes the ablution halls and the hammam level below.

What's around the Hassan II Mosque

• Ain Diab CornicheSeafront boulevard and beaches.
• Old medinaThe historic walled town near the port.
• Habous QuarterThe "new medina" with bookshops and pastries.
• Rick's CaféRestaurant inspired by the film Casablanca.

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