Experts' Choice Award Koutoubia Mosque
8 expert reviews
“With its peacefully inviting old streets and less-insistent vendors, one can soak up the real feel of the city and admire the Royal Palace. ”
– Travel + Leisure
Concierge "The centerpiece of Marrakesh is the square tower of the Koutoubia minaret, attached to the Koutoubia Mosque, built in the late 12th century."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Already described in 1381 as a "work of perfection", the minbar (pulpit) in Koutoubia Mosque was made by local artisans in Cordoba beginning in 1137 and transported piece by piece to Marrakech." Full review
Fodor's "Dating from the early 12th century, it became a model for the Hassan Tower in Rabat and the Giralda in Seville." Full review
Lonely Planet "Stretching out behind the Koutoubia Mosque, this palm-tree-dotted swath of greenery is a Marrakshi favourite spot for strolling, relaxing on park benches and generally taking a quiet break." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built in 1190, the Kasbah Mosque is the main mosque for the southern end of the medina." Full review
Frommer's "Its towering minaret is visible for miles in any direction and is the focal point from which the French laid out the road network in their ville nouvelle." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Five times a day, one voice rises above the Djemaa din as the muezzin calls the faithful to prayer from the Koutoubia Mosque minaret." Full review
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