Marrakech, Morocco

Koutoubia Mosque

Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech

Marrakech's largest mosque, raised by the Almohads from 1147, crowned by a 77-metre sandstone minaret topped with copper orbs. Its slender tower became the model for Seville's Giralda and Rabat's Hassan Tower.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Koutoubia Mosque, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 31.624124, -7.993541

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