Visit the Hassan II Mosque
The world's largest minaret rises 210 m over the Atlantic — and you can step inside.
- Where:Casablanca
- Tour:Approx. 1 hour
- Ticket:140 MAD adult
- Closed:Friday mornings
Casablanca
Where
Approx. 1 hour
Tour
140 MAD adult
Ticket
Friday mornings
Closed
The story
History
The Hassan II Mosque was commissioned by King Hassan II to mark his 60th birthday and inaugurated in 1993 after seven years of construction. Built half on land and half over the Atlantic — a nod to the Quranic verse describing God's throne above the water — it pushes traditional Moroccan craft to monumental scale. Some 6,000 master artisans cut, carved and inlaid every column, cedar ceiling and zellij panel by hand. The minaret reaches 210 metres and projects a green laser toward Mecca at night. It is one of only two mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors.
Getting there
Getting there
The mosque sits on the corniche, a 25-minute walk west of Casa-Port station. Tram line 1 (Mohammed V stop) drops you a few blocks inland. From the airport, a taxi costs 250–300 MAD and takes 35 minutes; the express train to Casa-Port runs every hour and is faster in traffic. Within Casablanca, a petit-taxi from anywhere central is 15–25 MAD.
Best time to visit
Best time to visit
Tours run year-round. October to April brings cooler air (15–22°C) and clear Atlantic light; May to September can hit 30°C and the esplanade offers no shade. The 09:00 tour is the calmest. For photographs, return at sunset when the limestone façade turns gold and the laser beam fires from the minaret. Friday morning is closed for prayer.
Tickets & hours
Tickets & hours
Adult ticket 140 MAD, child 70 MAD, student 60 MAD with ID. Tours leave hourly between 09:00 and 12:00 (last admission 14:00 in summer). Friday is reduced — one afternoon tour around 14:30. Tickets are sold on site at the south entrance; book a guided visit through us if you want a guaranteed slot in your language. Card and cash both accepted at the booth.
What to bring
What to bring
- Slip-on shoes — you remove them before entering the prayer hall - Light scarf or shawl — useful even though hair covering isn't required for women - Modest clothing — shoulders and knees covered for both genders - Sunglasses + hat for the esplanade in summer - Small bag — large backpacks must be left at the cloakroom
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