The Koutoubia was built in the 12th century under the Almohad dynasty, who made Marrakech their capital after conquering the city around 1147. The story goes that the first mosque on the site was not correctly aligned with Mecca, so a second mosque was built right beside it. Archaeological remains of the earlier building can...Read More

Hassan Tower in Rabat: History, Facts and How to Visit The unfinished minaret that has watched over Morocco’s capital for more than 800 years. Rising above the Bouregreg River, Hassan Tower (Tour Hassan in French) is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Morocco. Its rose-colored sandstone, its field of broken columns and its unfinished...Read More