Kutubiyya Mosque

The Koutoubia Mosque, in Marrakech

The Koutoubia Mosque is the most emblematic spiritual monument of Marrakech, dominated by its famous minaret. The Marrakech audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this masterpiece of Almohad art, a symbol of the city.

The emblematic spiritual monument of the city

The Koutoubia Mosque is the great mosque of Marrakech and the symbol of the city. Built in the twelfth century under the reign of the Almohads, it is famous for its majestic minaret, whose silhouette dominates the medina and is seen from afar. A masterpiece of Almohad art, this tower inspired other great minarets, like the Giralda of Seville. Adorned with arches, friezes and carved motifs, it is crowned with golden balls and a spire. A major place of worship, the Koutoubia embodies the spiritual soul of Marrakech, in a setting of peaceful gardens.

What to see

You admire, with respect and from the outside, the majestic Almohad minaret adorned with arches, friezes and carved motifs, crowned with golden balls, which dominates the medina in a setting of peaceful gardens. The Koutoubia is the spiritual symbol of Marrakech. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Koutoubia Mosque lies at the threshold of the medina of Marrakech, near Jemaa el-Fna Square, reachable on foot. It is a working place of worship, whose access is reserved for the faithful; you admire its minaret and its gardens from the outside, with respect for the place. The surrounding gardens are freely accessible.

Why is the Koutoubia famous?

For its majestic twelfth-century Almohad minaret, a symbol of Marrakech, which dominates the medina and inspired other great minarets like the Giralda of Seville.

Where is the Koutoubia Mosque?

At the threshold of the medina of Marrakech, near Jemaa el-Fna Square, in Morocco.