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Koutoubia Mosque (La Mosquée de la Koutoubia)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for softer light and fewer tourists, golden hour offers the best photos and cooler temperatures.
Budget tips
No entry fee to visit the gardens and view the minaret from outside, the mosque interior is closed to non-Muslims so no ticket is required; budget for an optional guided walking tour if you want historical context.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural history travelers, Casual strollers and families
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Fatti rapidi: A towering minaret rises 77 meters above the cityscape, its ochre stones glowing pink at sunset. Local storytellers say the surrounding square once hosted hundreds of book traders, a trade that left the neighborhood with a name tied to books.
Punti salienti: A 77-meter tower inspired Seville's Giralda and Rabat's Hassan Tower, an architectural family you can spot by the similar horseshoe arches and brick bands. Climb the gardens at dusk and listen for the mellow call to prayer drifting through orange blossoms, while four metal spheres crown the spire and catch the last light like tiny suns.
Insider tips
- Dress modestly out of respect, shoulders and knees covered will be appreciated by worshippers nearby.
- Head to the northwest edge of the gardens or to nearby rooftop cafés for the clearest unobstructed photos of the tower.
- Avoid Friday midday during prayer when the area gets busiest and some approaches close for congregants.
- Pair the visit with a stroll through Jemaa el-Fna or the nearby souks to save time on transport and sample local snacks.
Clicca per prenotare un tour a piedi GRATUITO a Marrakesh, Morocco
Il modo migliore per vivere una città con una guida locale.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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