Travel Guide to Hassan II Mosque in Morocco
Scenic spot introduction:
Hassan II The Hassan II Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world, after the Mecca and Medina mosques in Saudi Arabia. One third of its area is built on the sea to commemorate the Arab ancestors of Morocco who came from the sea. The mosque is located in the northwest of Casablanca, the Kingdom of Morocco, and is located at the westernmost end of the Islamic world. Hassan II The mosque can accommodate 100,000 people for prayers at the same time. It is built entirely of white marble, inlaid with green glazed tiles and copper ornaments of various shapes, adding a bit of vitality to the solemn mosque.Attractions distribution:
Hassan II Mosque by the King of Morocco Hassan II The famous French architect Michel Pansor took on the design task of the project. The mosque combines technology, appreciation and practicality. The main attractions are: door , Main Hall , Theme Hall Roof, Crystal chandeliers , Baptistery and Minaret The mosque Open air square It is huge and can accommodate more than 80,000 Muslims for worship. Night view of the mosque It is also very magnificent.Scenic spot features:
Architecture, Qibla, MosquesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Africa > Morocco
How to get there:
Airplane: Casablanca's main airport is called Mohammed V International Airport. It is located 30 km (19 mi) south of Casablanca and is the busiest airport in Morocco.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Tickets
Hassan II Mosque Ticket Prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Hassan II The mosque is one of the few that allows non-Muslims to enter, but it is not open 24 hours a day. Tourists are not allowed to enter when there are prayers.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Hassan II The mosque is known as the most technologically advanced mosque in the world. It consists of four floors. The bottom two floors cover an area of nearly 20,000 square meters and are places for men to perform ablutions and pray. The middle floor covers an area of 3,550 square meters and is reserved for women to pray. The top floor is a movable roof that will automatically open within a few minutes by pressing a button, allowing sunlight to directly shine into the mosque. Minaret The mosque is equipped with a laser device, which can be reached by stairs or elevators. When the laser device is turned on at night, a 35-kilometer-long dazzling beam points directly to the direction of Mecca, the holy city of Islam. The mosque is also equipped with advanced automatic fire extinguishing devices, broadcast communication systems and monitoring systems.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
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