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The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني) is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 14th largest in the world. [citation needed] Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 metres (689 ft).
The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني) is in Casablanca. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina. It was designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau.
In 1980, during his birthday celebrations, Hassan II had made his ambitions very clear for creating a single landmark monument in Casablanca. The building was commissioned by King Hassan II to be the most ambitious structure ever built in Morocco.
3 lis 2011 · Discover Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco: An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
This opulent mosque, built at enormous expense, is set on an outcrop jutting over the ocean with a 210m-tall minaret that's a city landmark. It's a showcase of the finest Moroccan artisanship: hand-carved stone and wood, intricate marble flooring and inlay, gilded cedar ceilings and exquisite zellige (geometric mosaic tilework) abound.
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest in the world. It is also the only mosque in Morocco that non-muslims can visit. Can you visit the Hassan II mosque?
The Grand Mosque Hassan II is the sight most worth seeing in Casablanca. If you also have time to visit the interior, here’s all you need to know about your visit: opening times, prices, dress code, and visitor rules.
