Koutoubia Mosque (Marrakech)
The Koutoubia Mosque is Marrakech’s most important mosque When it was finished in 1158, it was the most significant mosque and was one of the major places of worship for those who followed the Islamic faith.
Construction of the Koutoubia started in 1141, with Abd-al-Mu’min being the one who commissioned its construction. Both the minaret, which is 226 feet (69 meters) tall and is quite similar to the Giralda, which is the bell tower of the Seville Cathedral in Spain, and the color of the temple, which is constructed of red stone, which is characteristic of the area, are the highlights of the mosque.
As a result of the many book kiosks that encircled the Mosque when it was initially constructed, the name of the mosque literally translates to “Mosque of the Booksellers.”
The highest point of Marrakech
The city is dwarfed by its spectacular minaret, which stands at a height of about 70 meters (226 feet). It is the edifice that stands the tallest in Marrakech. The remaining portion of the temple is 60 meters (197 feet) in width and 90 meters (295 feet) in length.
Non-Muslims may not enter
There is a strict prohibition on non-Muslims entering the Koutoubia Mosque, as well as any other mosque in the city of Marrakech. Visitors will only be able to see it from the exterior of the building instead. There is seldom a moment when the area around the mosque is devoid of people, whether they are going to the gardens of the temple or the streets that are close by. Due to the fact that it is situated just across from Jemaa el-Fna, the city’s main plaza, it is relatively simple to reach.
