The Great Mosque of Tinmel

The Great Mosque of Tinmel features thick walls, a rectangular floor plan measuring 43 by 40 meters, and a central minaret along its southern wall.

Built in 1153 under the Almohad dynasty, the mosque served as both a spiritual center and the burial site of Ibn Tumart, founder of the Almohad movement.

The mosque demonstrates the architectural principles of Almohad design through its geometric patterns, pointed horseshoe arches, and minimalist decorative elements.

The mosque remains open to visitors throughout the year and stands as one of only two mosques in Morocco that permits entry to non-Muslim travelers.

The September 2023 earthquake caused severe structural damage to the mosque, affecting approximately 75 percent of the building that had just undergone restoration.

Location: Tinmel

Inception: 1153

Phone: +212662725612

GPS coordinates: 30.98485,-8.22834

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45