The oldest Mosque in Africa. Dated back 13th Century. I am very fortunate to pray inside. There is women section as well. Sorry to say that they don't allow non Muslims for visiting.

The Koutoubia is a symbol of the ancient architecture of those who preceded us, a symbol of the ancient history of Marrakesh. It is beautiful for taking pictures. I highly recommend it🌞♥️🌗

My visit to Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech was an unforgettable experience. The sheer size and beauty of the mosque's architecture were awe-inspiring. The intricate details on the minaret and the stunning rose-colored walls left me in awe. The peaceful ambiance within the mosque's courtyard allowed for a moment of tranquility amidst the bustling city. Additionally, the surrounding gardens and fountains added to the overall charm of the place. Overall, Koutoubia Mosque is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Marrakech's rich history and culture. @MARRAKECH #MARRAKECH

A historical mosque from 12th century, a twin of the minaret is in Sevilla, named Giralda serving as bell tower of Cathedral

Most important mosque and symbol of Marrakech. You can see it from many points around the city. Absolutely beautiful during the golden hour. It was closed the couple of times we tried to visit. By November 1st regulations may be changing.

The Koutoubia Mosque, standing tall in the heart of Marrakeck, is a testament to the city's rich Islamic heritage and an impressive architectural feat. Erected in the 12th century during the Almohad dynasty, the mosque is a significant symbol of Marrakech and a must-see for visitors. The mosque's minaret, towering 77 meters high, is the focal point and serves as a city landmark. Its intricate detailing, reminiscent of traditional Moroccan architecture, is mesmerizing. The harmony of geometric patterns, decorative arches, and bands of ceramic inlay leave observers awestruck by the stunning craftsmanship. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and the bustling Jemma el-Fnaa square nearby, the mosque's location enhances its charm. Its beautifully landscaped gardens provide a peaceful and verdant contrast to the bustling city, while the rhythmic calls to prayer from the minaret enhance the spiritual atmosphere. The Koutoubia Mosque, however, is not accessible to non-Muslims, which might disappoint some tourists interested in exploring its interior. Nonetheless, the grandeur of its exterior and the surrounding serene gardens make it a worthwhile site to visit. In summary, the Koutoubia Mosque offers a unique glimpse into Marrakech's history and Islamic architectural beauty. Despite limitations in interior access, its architectural grandeur, historical significance, and tranquil surroundings make it a notable attraction in the city's vibrant tapestry.

Gorgeously looking mosque, can’t miss if visiting the city centre. Hint: go around and you find two small but beautiful parks and a refreshing fountain just nearby!

Beautiful mosque with lovely interior. I was amazed to see so many people sleeping there, because inside the mosque weather was much cooler than outside. To my surprise, there were no fans or air conditioning inside the mosque, it was all cool because of architecture of the mosque. I really enjoyed my visit to the mosque, there a nice park beside the mosque and it's right in the city centre.

Nice monument to visit during the day, beautiful architecture and nice parks and gardens nearby to be enthralled by. The parks are very well maintained and the streets are generally clean but didn't see any drinking fountains. Carry a hat, water and sunscreen, it can get very sunny even in winter.

Really enjoyed visiting here. While not as impressive as the one in Casablanca, this is a 12th century mosque so really impressive for its age. You can get some fantastic pictures if you wander around it, especially from the park just behind it. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful mosque in the centre of Marrakesh in the main hubbub of Koutoubia, with its special tall minaret which can be seen for miles away. Its serenity and beauty makes for a peaceful visit Alhumdulillah

It is a nice place to visit. You can walk around and find beautiful picturesque areas to take the nicest photos. There is a park nearby so you can hide in the shade and relax.

Beautiful building, the tower is lit at night and can be seen from the Medina. As a non Muslim I could not visit inside the Mosque but the surrounding gardens are free to visit and open permanently with a mixture of planting, promenades and squares with seating and fountains. A peaceful little haven if you feel the need to take a rest from the hustle and bustle of the Medina. The call to prayer is announced from this Mosque and can be heard throughout the Medina.

The most iconic landmark of Marrakech if not the whole of Morocco. A beautifully constructed mosque just off the jma el fna square. In the evenings, it has a nice buzz on the grounds outside the mosque with plenty of locals and small children sitting and just enjoying the vibe. Definitely a place to visit just to absorb the atmosphere.

Marrakesh is the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco. It is the capital of the Moroccan region of Marrakech-Asfi. Marrakesh grew rapidly and established itself as a cultural, religious, and trading center for the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa. Today it is one of the busiest cities in Africa and serves as a major economic centre and tourist destination.

Beautiful mosque (visited here roughy 15yrs ago), unfortunately couldn’t go inside as there is work going on. There were slight damages due to the recent earthquake in Morroco on 08.09.23.

Sadly I didn’t get to see inside of this beautiful mosque as it was still closed for work following the earthquake in Marrakech. Such an iconic building in the busiest part of the city. I hope to get to see inside on my next trip!

I had the privilege of visiting a beautiful mosque recently, and I must say it left a lasting impression on me. The architecture was stunning, with intricate designs and a serene ambiance that immediately enveloped me upon entering. The spacious praying area for women was a thoughtful touch, providing a comfortable and inclusive space for worship. While I didn't venture outside to explore the courtyard myself, my dad, who accompanied me, raved about its beauty and tranquility. He shared how he thoroughly enjoyed the surroundings and found it to be a peaceful retreat. I highly recommend visiting this mosque, not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for the spiritual experience it offers. The inviting atmosphere and well-designed facilities, especially the spacious area for women to pray, make it a welcoming place for all worshippers. If you have the opportunity, I encourage you to visit and partake in the prayers, as the overall experience is sure to be memorable. May Allah bless your visit and grant you a fulfilling spiritual journey. Inshallah.

Beautiful. The locals told me it stands taller than the rest of the buildings because nothing else should tower over a place of worship. So wherever you look, you can always see it.

What a stunning mosque. We visited but unfortunately we were unable to go inside as there was construction work going on due to the earthquakes a couple of months before it. Would’ve love to pray inside here but hopefully next time. The mosque is so beautifully designed with such fine detailing. It’s free to enter too! If you’re ever in Marrakesh I would recommend visiting here.

Pretty mosque that stands tall in Marrakech. It’s an amazing building that can be seen for miles away. As a tourist, you want to be respectful of this sacred place and not go to close (IMO) with taking loads of photos. I took some from afar from the square and believe it’s immensely beautiful.

Masha Allah a superb atmosphere day and night the mosque big and unique lovely experience 🕌

Very beautiful and interesting historical monument

The Koutoubia mosque is amazing piece of architecture, it is simple yet elegant. The mosque is surrounded by big gardens which are a great place to get away from the scorching sun. The inside of the mosque is also amazing. Pity that like most mosques in Morocco this mosque is also not open for the tourists and one has to be a Muslim to enter it. Despite this it is a must visit to see it from out and sit in the garden.

(Translated by Google) Interesting place near the center, you can visit it from the outside only and you will see the part that could not be built (Original) Lugar interesante cerca del centro, puedes visitarla por fuera solamente y veras la parte que no se logro construir

(Translated by Google) Koutoubia Koutoubia Mosque The Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh is one of the oldest Moroccan mosques in existence now, as it was built in 1147 AD on the ruins of one of the ancient Almoravid palaces. It has an area of ​​5300 square meters, and it consists of 17 wings and 11 domes decorated with inscriptions, and clearly shows the character of Andalusian architecture. During the French occupation of Morocco, the road network was developed, and the mosque was considered a central meeting point in the city. In the west and south of the mosque, there is a prominent flower garden, and near it is the Museum of Youssef Ben Tashfin, the founder of Marrakesh, and it contains a simple mausoleum for him. In the square of the Koutoubia Mosque, the remains of the old mosque can be seen. The minaret of the mosque is one of the highlights of Marrakesh. The name of the mosque is taken from the sale of books, as there was a large and popular market for selling books in the mosque area. He had taken control of the city of Marrakesh, the Almohads, after the death of the leader of the Almoravids, Ali ibn Yusuf, in 1147. The Almohads did not want any trace of the religious monuments built by the Almoravids to remain because of their intense hostility between them. And because they believe that the Almoravids are among the heretics who renounce the religion, so the Caliph Abd al-Mu'min bin Ali al-Kumi, who conquered the region, was responsible for building the Koutoubia Mosque on the land of the palace that Ali bin Yusef had previously lived in in the southwestern quarter of Medina. Thus, the mosque was built, which was the first mosque built by the Almohads in 1147, and its construction was completely completed in 1157. During the reign of the Almohad caliph, Yaqoub al-Mansur, the mosque was rebuilt after it was discovered that the mosque's mihrab deviated from the direction of the original qibla in Makkah. The mosque underwent many changes until the end of the twelfth century. How will the Grand Mosque look in the future? When the Andalusians defeated the Almohad state, the problem of the deviation of the qiblah for them was a secondary matter, on the grounds that worshipers can always adjust the direction of their prayer when they perform their prayers in the mosque square. But the Andalusians made a decision to build a new mosque adjacent to the structure of the first mosque. The first mosque was completed at the same time that the second mosque was being built. The second mosque was identical to the first mosque, except for its directions, but the architectural design, engravings, dimensions and materials used were the same, and the minaret and the same design remained in the two buildings. But while the first mosque was heading five degrees away from the direction of the qiblah, the second mosque came ten degrees outside the direction of Mecca, which is twice the deviation that was in the first. The mosque is built mostly of red stone, and its width is 80 meters to the east and 60 meters to the west, and it has six consecutive rooms one above the other, in order to prevent anyone trying to stare at the king's harem. And to this day, these restrictions on visitors still persist. Even Moroccans are not allowed to access the "Google Earth" program to see this area. The mosque has one minaret, its length is 77 meters, and historically this minaret, distinguished by its decoration, served as a platform for announcing important decisions to the people, especially major political decisions and basic decrees. Its square was a meeting place for many historical events, and many agreements were concluded in it. (Original) Koutoubia جامع الكتبية يعد مسجد الكُتبية في مراكش، من أعرق المساجد المغربيَّة الموجودة الآن، إذ بُنيَ سنة 1147م على أنقاض أحد القصور المرابطية القديمة. وتبلغ مساحته 5300 متر مربع، ويتكوَّن من 17 جناحًا، و11 قبة مزدانة بالنقوش، ويظهر فيه بوضوح طابع العمارة الأندلسي. وأثناء الاحتلال الفرنسي للمغرب، تم تطوير شبكة الطرق، واعتبر المسجد نقطة مركزية لالتقاء الطرق في المدينة. في الغرب والجنوب من المسجد، توجد حديقةُ زهورٍ بارزة، وقريباً منه يوجد متحف يوسف بن تاشفين، مُؤسّس مدينة مراكش، ويحتوي على ضريح بسيط له. وفي ساحة مسجد الكتبية، يمكن رؤية بقايا المسجد القديم. ومئذنة المسجد هي إحدى المعالم البارزة في مراكش. واسم المسجد مأخوذ من بيع الكتب، إذ كان هناك سوق كبير وشهير لبيع الكتب في منطقة المسجد. كان قد سيطر على مدينة مراكش الموحدون بعد وفاة زعيم المرابطين، علي بن يوسف، عام 1147. وكان الموحدون لا يرغبون في بقاء أي أثر من الآثار الدينية التي بناها المرابطون بسبب العداوة الشديدة بينهم. ولأنهم يعتقدون بأن المرابطين من الزنادقة المارقين عن الدين، لذا كان الخليفة عبد المؤمن بن علي الكومي، الذي ظفر بالإقليم، هو المسؤول عن بناء مسجد الكتبية على أرض القصر الذي كان يقطنه في السابق علي بن يوسف في الربع الجنوبي الغربي من المدينة. وهكذا بني المسجد الذي كان أوَّل مسجد يقيمه الموحدون عام 1147، وانتهى بناؤه تماماً في عام 1157. وفي عهد الخليفة الموحدي، يعقوب المنصور، أُعيد بناء المسجد بعد اكتشاف أن محراب المسجد منحرف عن اتجاه القبلة الأصلية بمكة المكرمة. وخضع المسجد لتغييرات كثيرة حتى نهاية القرن الثاني عشر. كيف سيكون شكل المسجد الحرام في المستقبل؟ عندما هزم الأندلسيون الدولة الموحدية، كانت مشكلة انحراف القبلة بالنسبة إليهم مسألة ثانوية، على أساس أن المصلين يمكنهم دائماً ضبط اتجاه صلاتهم عندما يقيمون الصلاة في ساحة المسجد. ولكن الأندلسيين اتخذوا قراراً ببناء مسجد جديد بمحاذاة هيكل المسجد الأول. وتم إكمال المسجد الأول في الوقت نفسه الذي كان يجري فيه بناء المسجد الثاني. جاء المسجد الثاني مطابقاً للمسجد الأول، ما عدا اتجاهاته، لكن التصميم المعماري والنقوش والأبعاد والمواد المستخدمة كانت هي نفسها، كما بقيت المئذنة والتصميم نفسه في المبنيين. لكن بينما كان المسجد الأول يتجه خمس درجات بعيداً عن اتجاه القبلة، جاء المسجد الثاني خارجاً عن اتجاه مكة بعشر درجات، أي ضعف الانحراف الذي كان في الأول. المسجد مبني في معظمه بالحجر الأحمر، وعرضه 80 متراً نحو الشرق و60 متراً نحو الغرب، وله ستة غرف متتالية الواحدة فوق الأخرى، حتى يمنع أي أحد يحاول التحديق إلى حريم الملك. وحتى يومنا هذا، لا تزال تلك القيود على الزائرين مستمرة، حتى أن الوصول إلى برنامج "غوغل إيرث" لمشاهدة هذه المنطقة ممنوع على المغاربة. وللمسجد مئذنة واحدة، يبلغ طولها 77 متراً، وتاريخياً كانت هذه المئذنة المميزة بزخارفها بمثابة المنبر لإعلان القرارات المهمة على الناس، وخصوصاً القرارات السياسية الكبرى والفرمانات الأساسيَّة. كما كانت ساحته ملتقى للعديد من الأحداث التاريخية، وعقدت فيه الكثير من الاتفاقيّات.

(Translated by Google) Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, Morocco One of the most prominent and famous mosques in Morocco begins with the story of building the mosque with the first days of the victory of the Almohads over the Almoravids. That the mosques of Marrakesh have a slight deviation from the correct direction of the qiblah, so Caliph Abd al-Moamen demolished the Qasr al-Hajar mosque with the wrong qiblah and demolished the mosque that had been built by Ali bin Yusuf, founder of the city of Marrakesh, and proceeded to build a great mosque called the Koutoubia Mosque despite the keenness of the monotheists to correct the direction of the qibla in a mosque The Koutoubia, except that they made the same mistake that the Almoravids made, which prompted them to build another mosque next to the Koutoubia Mosque in the correct direction of the Mihrab. Dr. Abdel-Aziz Salem says in his book Al-Qayyim Al-Maghrib Al-Islami that it is most likely that the first mosque deviated from the correct direction towards Makkah, so it tilted greatly towards the east, so Abdul-Moamen was forced to build another mosque, the correct qiblah, located south of the first mosque, and of course he ordered the demolition of the first mosque After building the second mosque The Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh is considered a model for the Almohad mosques in that it reached us completely and the prayer house includes seventeen vertical tiles on the qibla, of which four tiles extend in the two sides. The courtyard is rectangular in shape and the middle nave of the mosque is like a categorical metaphor because it is more spacious, as well as the mihrab slab and the mihrab has five domes built Of the stone, one of them is in front of the mihrab, and the other four are distributed in two on the right and left of the mihrab The mosque has a beautiful pulpit dating back to the era of Abd al-Mu'min, and this oriental pulpit dazzled its terrace, describing it as the most beautiful pulpit in Morocco, but as the most wonderful pulpit in the entire Islamic world. This pulpit was made in Andalusia from agarwood, red and yellow sandalwood and had sheets of gold and silver. The doors of the mosque are made of bricks, especially the eastern doors, while the western doors are made of stone and bricks And there are in the Sabat mosque and the cabin of Prince Abdul-Moamen, where the prince’s residence was next to the Koutoubia mosque, so he took a sapat (an upper corridor or an upper arch) extending over the street between the prince’s palace and the mosque to hesitate between them without the need to cut the street and restrict people. Prince Abdul-Moamen made the mosque a beautifully decorated wooden cabin. It had six ribs and expanded it so that it could accommodate more than a thousand worshipers so that it would not be constricted or constricted by his entourage, and he made the shrine and the pulpit, a man from Malaga called Al-Hajj Long Live Al-Malaga The minaret of the mosque The minaret (lighthouse or minaret) of the Koutoubia Mosque is older than the minarets of the Mosque of Seville and the Mosque of Hassan, as Prince Abdul-Moamen began building it in the year 558 AH and the space of it was 593 AH, and the silo was opened in a majestic ceremony in 594 AH. It is a huge, square-sided building whose base consists of six floors of arched rooms or nostrils connected by the Prince's staircase and the height of the lighthouse is about 67.5 m and the length of each side is 12.5 m. The walls of the minaret are all coated with white plaster of yellowish color. An inner staircase and its walls are decorated with botanical motifs of flowers and palm leaves At the time of its construction, the minaret was like a skyscraper, of which the archaeologist Henry Terrace said, "The minaret, with its inscriptions, windows and ornaments, is worthy to be published in a book separately." At the top of the Koutoubia minaret there is an octagonal dome with muqarnas ribs, forming an exquisite geometric group (Original) جامع الكتبية بمراكش المغربية من أبرز وأشهر مساجد المغرب تبدأ قصة بناء الجامع مع الأيام الأولى لانتصار الموحدين على المرابطين حيث رفض كثير من الموحدين دخول مدينة مراكش أو الأستقرار فيها لأن مؤسس دولتهم المهدى بن تومرت كان يقول لهم " لا تدخلوا مراكش حتى تطهروها " ولما التمسوا معنى التطهير لدى فقهائهم أخبروهم بأن مساجد مراكش بها انحراف قليل عن الجهة الصحيحة للقبلة فقام الخليفة عبدالمؤمن بهدم مسجد قصر الحجر ذى القبلة الخطأ وهدم الجامع الذى كان قد بناه على بن يوسف مؤسس مدينة مراكش وشرع فى بناء جامع عظيم أطلق عليه جامع الكتبية ورغم حرص الموحدين على تصحيح الاتجاه للقبلة فى جامع الكتبية إلا أنهم وقعوا فى نفس الخطأ الذى وقع فيه المرابطين مما دعاهم إلى بناء جامع آخر الى جوار جامع الكتبية صحيح المحراب دقيق الاتجاه ويقول د السيد عبدالعزيز سالم فى كتابه القيم المغرب الاسلامى أنه يغلب على الظن أن الجامع الأول كانت قبلته منحرفة عن الاتجاه الصحيح نحو مكة فكانت تميل كثيرا ناحية الشرق فاضطر عبدالمؤمن الى بناء جامع آخر صحيح القبلة يقع الى الجنوب من الجامع الأول وبطبيعة الحال أمر بهدم الجامع الأول بعد بناء الجامع الثانى ويعتبر جامع الكتبية فى مراكش نموذجا للمساجد الموحدية من حيث أنه وصل الينا كاملا ويضم بيت الصلاة سبعة عشر بلاطة عمودية على القبلة يمتد منها أربعة بلاطات فى المجنبتين والصحن مستطيل الشكل والبلاطة الوسطى بالجامع أشبه بالمجاز القاطع لأنها أكثر اتساعا وكذلك بلاطة المحراب ويعلو بلاطة المحراب خمسة قباب مشيدة من الحجر واحدة منها أمام المحراب والاربعة الأخرى موزعة بواقع اثنتين عن يمين المحراب ويساره وللجامع منبر جميل يعود لعهد عبدالمؤمن ولقد بهر هذا المنبر المستشرق تيراس فةصفه بأنه أجمل منبر فى المغرب بل أنه أروع منبر فى العالم الاسلامى كله ولقد صنع هذا المنبر فى الأندلس من خشب العود والصندل الأحمر والأصفر وكانت له صفائح من الذهب والفضة وأبواب الجامع مشيدة من الآجر وخاصة الأبواب الشرقية أما الأبواب الغربية فهى مشيدة من الحجر والآجر ويوجد بالجامع ساباط ومقصورة الأمير عبدالمؤمن حيث كان مقر الأمير بجوار جامع الكتبية فاتخذ لنفسه ساباطا ( ممر علوى أو قنطرة علوية ) يمتد فوق الشارع يصل بين قصر الأمير والجامع ليتردد بينهما دون الحاجة الى قطع الشارع والتضييق على الناس كما جعل الأمير عبدالمؤمن بالجامع مقصورة خشبية مزخرفة وجميلة كانت ذات أضلاع ستة ووسعها حتى تتسع لأكثر من ألف مصلى حتى لا تضيق به ولا بحاشيته وصنع المقصورة والمنبر رجل من مالقة يقال له الحاج يعيش المالقى مئذنة الجامع تعتبر صومعة ( منارة أو مئذنة ) جامع الكتبية أقدم من مئذنى جامع اشبيلية وجامع حسان حيث بدأ فى بنائها الأمير عبدالمؤمن عام 558 هجرية وكان الفراغ منها 593 هجرية وأفتتحت الصومعة فى احتفال مهيب عام 594 هجرية ومئذنة جامع الكتبيين من ابداعات ومبتكرات العمارة الاسلامية وهى حقا مهيبة الطالع وهى عبارة عن بناء ضخم مربع الأضلاع تتكون قاعدتها من ستة طوابق من الغرف المقوسة أو الحنايا يصل بينها درج الأمير ويبلغ ارتفاع المنارة حوالى 67,5م ويبلغ طول كل جانب من جوانبها 12,5م وجدران المئذنة كلها مطلية بالجص الأبيض المائل الى اللون الأصفر وللمئذنة نوافذ وفتحات وسلم داخلى وجدارنها مزخرفة بأشكال نباتية من الأزهار وسعف النخيل كانت المئذنة وقت انشائها بمثابة ناطحة سحاب قال عنها الأثرى هنرى تيراس " أن المئذنة بنقوشها ونوافذها وزخارفها جديرة بأن تنشر فى كتاب على حدة " وفى أعلى مئذنة الكتبية توجد قبة مثمنة الشكل ذات أضلاع مقرنصة تكون مجموعة هندسية بديعة

Great place to visit in Marrakesh. We went during Mar 2021. Not many people around due to Europeans being locked out of the country at the time. Unfortunate but it is what it is. Great to admire and to appreciate. Eid mubarak. Glory and Honour, friends.

Unfortunately it was closed due to covid, but I hear in a month everything is reopening fully and the 9pm curfew will end. Definitely a worthwhile site to visit while it's open, but can only walk around outside the gate right now.

Really nice and beautiful mosque in center of Marrakech

Amazing architecture. Really old structure. The mosque can be visited only for prayer. It has a beautiful fountain in the middle used for ablution. Situated right across the Jemma Square.

Beautiful mosque located near the famous square Jemma El Fna. A historical landmark that has been here for hundreds of years. You are allowed to enter if you're Muslim. The mosque can be seen from afar and it's a beautiful site. Definitely a must see while in Marrakesh.

The symbol of Marrakesh and one of the oldest land mark at the city. Wonderful

Passed by Koutoubia Mosque. Beautiful architecture. Unfortunately was not able to enter as only Muslims are allowed in for prayers. Rich in history, oldest mosque in Africa

Beautiful mosque. It's a shame I couldn't go inside. Would have loved to see the architecture inside. Outside architecture was superb. The Morrocans have a flare for architecture.

Beautiful mosque in the middle of Marrakesh. Large space inside with arabica decor and peaceful atmosphere when praying. When I visited it was for Friday Jummah prayer, very busy would recommend to keep your shoes with you in a bag as racks had limited amount of space.

I wasn't able to go in as I arrived late. The mosque is also being refurbished after it survived the earthquake.

The mosque is closed for renevations, so no entry atm. It is an amazing mosque from the outside. It towers for miles, well worth a visit.

The koutoubia mosque is the heart of marrakech, its one of the most highest tower in the southern part and seconds in high in morocco , so don't miss taking a nice selfie with it ;)

Koutoubia Mosque despite of none entry into the mosque to non muslims is a place of spiritual, cultural and architectural values. The Mosque is surrounded with the beautiful park where you could sit down, relax or watching world passing by.

Qutubiya Mosque, Morocco. Located in Marrakesh, the country's Red City, the historic mosque was built during the reign of Al-Murabitun Caliph Yusuf bin Tashfeen (1009-1106 AD).

Worth visiting and if possible have intentions to offer Salah. Peaceful and comforting masjid.

(Translated by Google) Seen from the outside it is impressive, the fusion with the nearby gardens gives it a special tone. (Original) Vista desde el exterior es impresionante, la fusión con los jardines cercanos le da un tono especial.

Bonne region

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(Translated by Google) A great tourist place worth visiting (Original) مكان سياحي رائع يستحق الزيارة

mosque KOUTOUBIA from the twelfth century, that is, the period of the Almohads in Morocco, a historical mosque, an ancient Islamic architecture, and one of the few buildings remaining from the period of the Almohads, who ruled Morocco in the twelfth century.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excellent

(Translated by Google) Magical, exotic and exotic place. (Original) Lieu magique, exotique et dépaysant.

(Translated by Google) mosquée tres encienne (Original) mosquée tres encienne

(Translated by Google) Magnificent historical monument very close to Jemaa el-Fna square. a visit to the souks is indicated. Beware of the very multiple counterfeits. Price never display clearly, at first fun, then very painful to force .... Seller often a little heavy !! However, I recommend this destination (Original) Magnifique monument historique tout prêt de la place Jemaa el- Fna .. une visite aux souks est indiqué. Attention aux très multiples contrefaçons. Prix jamais afficher clairement, au début amusant, puis très pénible à force.... Vendeur souvent un peu lourd !! Cependant,je recommande cette destination

I wish they do something more with this historical site

(Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnifique

(Translated by Google) The city's landmark is well known and hard to miss. Everything is within easy walking distance. It is not far from the great famous square. You should definitely have seen it. (Original) Das Wahrzeichen der Stadt ist bekannt und kaum zu übersehen. Es ist alles sehr gut zu Fuß zu erreichen. Es ist nicht weit weg vom großen bekannten Platz entfernt. Sollte man aufjeden Fall gesehen haben.

It’s a very old mosque. Construction completed A.D 1199. Mosque’s minaret (tower 253 ft in Height) is clearly visible from distance as truly landmark and symbol of historic Marrakech. Al-Kutubijjin means librarian. History says librarians had their bookstalls many, many centuries ago. There is a beautiful green park in the near vicinity. Very close to Djemaa el Fna Square. I admired the beautiful architecture of the Kutubiyya Mosque in November 2015. I recommend a visit.

(Translated by Google) Emblematic place (Original) Lugar emblemático

(Translated by Google) EMBLEMATIC (Original) ENBLEMATIQUE

(Translated by Google) Zwin bzaff mosque 😍 (Original) Zwin bzaff mosque 😍

(Translated by Google) Lively, in the nearby gardens (Original) Animado, en los jardines cercanos

So wonderful

(Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) Sublime

(Translated by Google) A teacher worth a visit (Original) معلمة تستحق الزيارة

(Translated by Google) Historic place (Original) Lieu historique

(Translated by Google) The koutoubia is very pretty it illuminates the heart Marrakech of Marrakech (Original) La koutoubia est très jolie elle illumine le cœur ❤ de Marrakech

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(Translated by Google) This place is nice and quiet (Original) هذا المكان جميل وهادئ

Beautiful place and very tranquil. I gave it five stars because I like this sort of thing. But if you enjoy something more entertaining you may wanna skip it.

(Translated by Google) I really like. (Original) Moi j'aime beaucoup.

(Translated by Google) Error # cc (Original) Hiba#cc

A beautiful monument in Marrakech

(Translated by Google) the beatiful past (Original) الماضى الجميل

Beautiful

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(Translated by Google) Beautiful place 😍 (Original) Endroit magnifique 😍

(Translated by Google) Magical (Original) Magique

(Translated by Google) Must visit in Marrakech (Original) Visita obligada en Marrakech

(Translated by Google) Mesita, around which is a park (Original) Mesita, okolo ktorej je park

Really Old

It is great place and also big mosque

the koutoubia ... beautiful place to go to...

Nice tower but nothing much to do and too many scams around it. Park behind it nice though

Nice place. The highest point in Marakesh

Great historic site to visit.

Amazing memorial, I loved and enjoyed every bit of my walk by there. 100% would recommend it for tourists, and locals as well.

Very beautiful and huge mosque, one of the most important attractions in Marrakesh. Definitely worth a visit!

A place rich with legends/stories. The place dates back to as far as the 12th century (I think) and was said to once hold the title of the tallest building in Morocco. The best way to experience the location is with a tour guide.

Marvelous 12th century mosque, build in Almohad style, iconic image of Marrakech along with Jamma el Fna Square, very well preserved,one of the best turism attractions in Marrakech and in Morocco Don't miss it out if you're in Marrakech, it's just across the road from the road to Jamma el Fna

Cool tower which is styled like the one in Seville. You can also sit in the park to soak up some sun. Multiple sellers of tea, coffee and snacks float around.

Old and authentic mosque 🕌. They open the doors only during the prayers (to pray only) Very nice atmosphere in the area outside, where you can see people selling stuff, playing or talking

Incredible building which can be seeing across the Marrakesh skyline from almost anywhere in the city. A wonderful example of 11th century architecture and Islamic worship.

Largest mosque in Marrakech. Built in the 12th century. Its minaret, which is 77m tall, is visible from rooftops all over Marrakech. The mosque is still active and open for muslims only.

Very beautiful - had a lovely view of it from the rooftop terrace of our hostel. We unfortunately didn’t get to visit the Mosque specifically but we did walk around/past it a lot in our travels of Marrakech, and it’s certainly a lovely building to take the time to admire if you’re nearby!

It’s a lovely landmark in Marrakech no doubt whether it’s day or night time, it’s eye- catching. The architectural design was also mesmerizing and the explanation of its details was awesome. I even had a photo of it from our riad’s terrace! A must visit when in Marrakech.

Mosque is closed from inside, you will find snack food around mosque area. No tickets or anything

Focal point to the centre of old Marrakech. You can't go inside if you aren't Muslim, but worth a walk round the outside of the mosque to view the different faces of the minaret and relax in the peaceful gardens surrounding it.

Had an early morning wander around this historic mosque and surrounding grounds, the minaret was impressive in scale, but wasn’t blown away with the structure and architecture itself in comparison to other places. Wasn’t allowed inside, but good to have a bit of signage around the grounds which provided further history and explanation of what it was all about.

A 12th century mosque! One of the historical monuments of Marrakesh, it has this amazing garden in front of it which made the view even more spectacular. If you’re in Marrakesh, You should definitely visit!

Even if you are not religious visiting a Mosque is something you enjoy since they are gorgeous pieces of architecture by itself, of course a great to take picture in a respectful way, this Mosque is one of the oldest and well keep it building also a must to visit if you happen to be in Marrakech, pay attention to its details from top to bottom and if you are an art loved your will enjoy specially the caved writing and the way the architects planned the whole construction, day or night looks beautiful

A must visit in Marrakesh, an iconic mosque with rich history and cultural legacy, many stories are associated with this place, it appears when the present mosque was built, there was a cluster of more than 100 booksellers, so it's called Kutubiyyin, booksellers mosque also,entry is free, as this is an active place of worship, it's necessary to wear proper dress and maintain decorum.

A good place for a walk and to learn more for the city of Marrakech. If you're really interested in the history side of things then I think it makes sense to come here as part of a tour group so you have a guide

Don’t visit Marrakesh and not stop here to pray one salaah or visit. Lovely Mosque. If possible walk with a bag to put your shoes in when entering the prayer area. If you dont have one, there will be ladies there just make sure to give them a small contribution.

If you are in Marrakech, you must visit this amazing piece of Architecture. It is very closed to Jama El Fnna square. Only opens during prayers time as surroundings are very very busy and I ‘d imagine the administration doesn’t want people to sit inside Masjid all the time. I managed to pray Maghrib Sala here and took some photos from inside. The architecture from inside is amazing too. The tall Minaret can be seen from distance. There are lot of stalls around the Mosque and you can also take Horse Carts from here. Add it to your list for Marrakesh.

One of the “must see spots” when you visit Marrakech. Go early to enjoy the gardens before it gets crowded!