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Koutobia Mosque and Minaret

near Avenue Mohammed V in the medina, Marrakesh, Morocco

Featured Review : Like all Morocco’s mosques, the Koutoubia, both a place of worship and a Koranic school, does not admit non-Muslims, but we managed to view the surrounds from outside its gates, with commentary given by our local guide. ...See Full Review

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Koutobia Mosque and Minaret Reviews

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Koutobia This & Koutobia That

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • April 25, 2025
Quote: Visible from Djemaa El Fna Square is the impressive Koutobia Minaret. This Minaret is, by law, the tallest structure in Marrakech. Entrance is not possible by non-Muslims, but it is worth a closer look. Just behind the Mosque are the Koutobia... Read the full Koutobia Mosque and Minaret review

From journal Intense Marrakech

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The Koutoubia Mosque

  • 3 out of 5 stars by uranus2359 from Melbourne, Australia
  • November 22, 2025
Quote: Like all Morocco’s mosques, the Koutoubia, both a place of worship and a Koranic school, does not admit non-Muslims, but we managed to view the surrounds from outside its gates, with commentary given by our local guide. The Koutoubia, or... Read the full Koutobia Mosque and Minaret review

From journal Memories of Marrakesh

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Koutobia Mosque and Minaret

  • 5 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • December 20, 2025
Quote: The Koutoubia Mosque of the 12th Century is perhaps most noted for its famous minaret, which towers to a height of nearly 230 feet (it is today still taller than any building in Marrakesh). It is one of the "big three" of landmark minarets built by... Read the full Koutobia Mosque and Minaret review

From journal Bill in Morocco - MARRAKESH