Rabat, Morocco

Hassan Tower

Hassan Tower, Rabat

An unfinished 12th-century minaret of red sandstone, begun by the Almohad sultan Yaqub al-Mansur. Meant to crown the world's largest mosque, it stands 44 meters tall above a field of broken columns.

What the app adds

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

Location

Coordinates: 34.02416, -6.82283

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