Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca


Minarett der Hassan-II.-Moschee in Casablanca vor blauem Himmel

On our last evening we arrived late in Casablanca, as our flight home via Zurich left the next morning. But at sunrise we absolutely wanted to see the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, picturesquely set on the shore of the Atlantic.

Morning light on the Hassan II Mosque

Shortly after sunrise a beautiful light lay on the impressive façade, and the mosque looks enormous. Sadly there wasn’t time to go inside, as it only opens to visitors later. Still, a lovely end to our trip. The minaret is 210 metres high, the second tallest in the world; the mosque was completed in 1993 to plans by Michel Pinseau, and part of the prayer hall stands over the Atlantic.

Façade and minaret of the Hassan II Mosque from below, two birds
Facade and minaret from below, two birds in the blue morning sky.
Hassan II Mosque with its minaret above the empty forecourt, Casablanca
The Hassan II Mosque above the empty forecourt – its minaret stands 210 metres tall.
Green marble columns and carved stone at the Hassan II Mosque
Green marble columns and carved stone, up close.
Arcades and a corner tower of the Hassan II Mosque, fountain in the arch
Arcades and a corner tower, a fountain within the arch.
Two zellige fountains in the outer arcades of the Hassan II Mosque
Two zellige fountains in the outer arcades.
Great portal and minaret of the Hassan II Mosque in the morning light
Shortly after sunrise, lovely light falls on the great portal and the minaret.
Woman in glasses jumping in front of an outdoor fountain of the Hassan II Mosque
A jump in front of the fountain – a fine end to the trip, even without going inside.

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