In the 19th century, as many as 100 booksellers clustered around the Koutoubia Mosque's base – hence the name, fromkutubiyyin(meaning booksellers in Arabic). Before that time, it was simply called the Almohad Mosque, after its founders. The Koutoubia Gardens are a lovely...
Discover the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, famous for its stunning minaret and rich history. Explore the grounds and learn about its architectural significance and spiritual role in Moroccan culture.
In addition, a large square with gardens adds beauty to the mosque. The 773-meter (253-foot) minaret has an arrow and orbs. Koutoubia served as a model for two sister mosques, the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Thus, the structure is a great example of Mooris...
La Koutoubia: a 77 metre-high minaret is the largest mosque in Marrakech and is surrounded by beautiful gardens at the entrance to Jemâa El Fna. It is close to the Marrakech Museum, Bahia Palace and gardens, the Saadian Tombs, El Badi Palace and Dar Si Said, a monument to traditional...
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