07/22/2026
The Hassan II Mosque is one of Morocco's most iconic structures and is also one of the few mosques in the country that warmly welcomes non-Muslim visitors, making it a rare and genuinely meaningful stop for anyone looking to visit Casablanca and connect with Moroccan history, culture and Islamic heritage.
A walk into the mosque and you can hear the Atlantic Ocean crash against the seawall, a loud counterpoint to the quiet grandeur of the mosque. King Hassan II’s vision, inspired by the Quranic verse, “His throne was upon the water,” couldn’t have been captured better. The mosque extends over the ocean, with a glass floor section (though primarily for royal use and not accessible to visitors) that allows for prayer over the water. It’s breathtaking in every sense of the word.
At 210 meters (689 feet), its minaret was, for a time, the tallest in the world, and remains one of the tallest today. It’s visible from much of the city and from out at sea.
The mosque can accommodate an astonishing 105,000 worshippers: 25,000 inside the prayer hall and another 80,000 on the vast exterior plaza.
The artistry is what's really captivating; every surface, and every curve is carved to perfection, in a way that really captures Moroccan, Andalusian, and Islamic architecture. The materials themselves come from Morocco’s rich natural resources. Cedarwood from the Middle Atlas Mountains, marble from Agadir, granite from Tafraoute. Only the grand chandeliers from Murano, Italy, and a few white granite columns were imported, which adds a rather sophisticated touch that complements the ocean view.
If you’re putting together a list of things to do in Casablanca, this is the one that earns its place on every version of that list.
