Hassan II Mosque

Hassan II Mosque rises over an Atlantic promontory with a prayer hall for thousands of worshippers and courtyards that allow large gatherings. The minaret is one of the tallest religious structures in the world and shapes the city skyline.

French architect Michel Pinseau designed this religious site in the 1980s, with construction lasting around seven years and completed in August 1993. Tens of thousands of craftsmen worked together to translate Moorish traditions into a contemporary scale.

The name honors King Hassan II, who commissioned the project as a symbol of his nation. Locals and visitors experience today a place where craftsmanship from all regions of Morocco comes together, combining religious architecture with ocean views.

Guided tours in several languages open the prayer rooms and ablution rooms to non-Muslim visitors, with modest clothing and shoe removal required. The location right by the sea makes access from the city center easy and offers orientation along the coast.

The prayer hall features a retractable roof and a floor heating system that provides comfort in changing weather. At night, the minaret sends a laser beam toward Mecca that remains visible for dozens of kilometers.

Location: Casablanca

Inception: August 30, 1993

Architects: Michel Pinseau

Architectural style: Moorish architecture

Address: Boulevard Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah

Website: http://fmh2.ma

GPS coordinates: 33.60734,-7.63256

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:23