Hassan II Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني) is in Casablanca. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina. It was designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. It was built by Bouygues. it stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic, which can be seen through a glass floor with room for 25,000 worshippers. A further 80,000 can fit in the mosque's adjoining grounds. Its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 metres (689 ft).

Hassan II Mosque
Basic information
Location	Casablanca, Morocco
Geographic coordinates	33°36′26.4″N 7°37′57.2″W
Affiliation	Islam
Region	Greater Casablanca
Prefecture	Casablanca-Anfa
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Mosque
Architectural description
Architectural type	Mosque
Completed	1993
Specifications
Capacity	25,000
Dome(s)	1
Minaret(s)	1
Minaret height	210m

Hassan II Mosque Media

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  A view from beach at sunrise.

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  Minaret's reflection on the Atlantic water