The Hassan II Mosque is Casablanca's defining landmark — an enormous mosque built out over the Atlantic, and one of the few in Morocco that non-Muslims can go inside. For expats in the city it's the obvious first stop for visitors, and worth seeing at least once yourself.
What you're looking at
Completed in 1993, the mosque is vast: room for around 25,000 worshippers inside and tens of thousands more on the surrounding plaza. Its minaret is about 210 metres — for years the tallest in the world, until the Great Mosque of Algiers overtook it in 2019. Highlights include the retractable roof, hand-carved cedar and plaster, Italian glass chandeliers, and a partly glass floor above the sea.
Visiting as a resident
Non-Muslims enter on guided tours (roughly 45–60 minutes) that run several times a day; check the current schedule, which changes seasonally and during Ramadan. It's on the coast northwest of the medina, easy by taxi. The plaza itself is free to walk and is a favourite spot at sunset.
Good to know
- Dress modestly: cover shoulders, chest, and knees (hair covering isn't required).
- Buy the guided-tour ticket — it's the only way inside.
- Sunset on the seafront plaza is the best free view.
- Combine it with the medina and the Corniche.
Related
- Living in Morocco — the full expat guide
- Casablanca — living in the city
- Getting around in Morocco — transport and driving