Al-Koutoubia Mosque

The Al-Koutoubia Mosque (also spelled Koutoubia) is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco, and one of the most important landmarks of the city. Its name derives from the Arabic 'al-Kutubiyyin', meaning 'booksellers', as the mosque was historically surrounded by bookshops. Built in the 12th century during the Almohad dynasty, the mosque is famous for its 77-meter (253 ft) minaret, which served as a model for the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. The minaret is decorated with intricate geometric patterns and topped with a spire and orbs. The mosque can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers and features a large prayer hall, a courtyard with fountains, and beautiful gardens. It remains an active place of worship and a major tourist attraction.

Al-Koutoubia Mosque is a mosque located at Marrakesh 40000, Morocco. This page brings together practical information for worshippers and visitors.

The prayer times shown are calculated for the mosque's location in the Casablanca time zone; the approximate Qibla bearing is 91.4°.

Map and location data on this page can be used to navigate to the mosque.