Bab Doukkala Mosque, 16th-century mosque in Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco.
The Bab Doukkala Mosque features a hypostyle prayer hall with seven aisles separated by horseshoe arches and contains a central courtyard for gatherings.
Construction of the mosque started in 1557 under the Saadian Dynasty, commissioned by Lalla Massuda bint Ahmad, and was completed around 1571.
The mosque complex integrates religious functions with public services through its prayer spaces, fountain, and hammam, following Moroccan architectural traditions.
The northeastern minaret serves as a landmark for orientation while the separate ablutions house provides washing facilities before prayer times.
This religious center earned the name al-Hurra Mosque, meaning Mosque of the Free One, reflecting its female founder's independent status.
Location: Marrakesh
Inception: 1586
Part of: Medina of Marrakesh
GPS coordinates: 31.63170,-7.99592
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:23
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