Hassan II Mosque
Type
Monument & Historical Site
Opening Hours
9AM – 12PM
3PM – 4PM
Distance to the Port
3km/10min drive
One of the world's largest mosques with spectacular ocean-front architecture, intricate mosaics, and the tallest minaret in Morocco. Non-Muslim visitors can join guided tours.
Standing dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean, the Hassan II Mosque is Casablanca's most iconic landmark and one of the largest mosques in the world. Completed in 1993, the mosque showcases extraordinary Moroccan craftsmanship, from hand-carved marble and cedar wood to intricate zellige tilework. Its 210-metre minaret, the tallest in Africa, dominates the city skyline and can be seen from many points along the coast. Unlike most mosques in Morocco, the Hassan II Mosque welcomes non-Muslim visitors through guided tours, offering a rare opportunity to experience its vast prayer hall, retractable roof and ocean-facing location. A visit provides both architectural insight and a deeper understanding of Morocco's cultural and religious heritage.
Hassan II Mosque is a place of worship and meditation, and in order that the visits take place under the best conditions, you are requested to comply with the following rules :
– Wear clothes that cover the shoulders, torso and come below the knees.
– Shorts and sleeveless clothes are absolutely forbidden.
– Cigarettes and drinks are forbidden during the visit.
– Remove your shoes before entering the mosque and take them with you (bags are available at the entrance of the mosque).
– To facilitate the work of the guides, you are requested to respect the schedules, remain grouped and silent during the visit.
– For safety reasons, do not exceed the chains around the Seguia.
– Do not use video cameras, and any kind of radio receiver and/or sound devices inside the mosque.
