5 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
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The largest mosque in Africa and the 7th largest in the world, built partly over the Atlantic Ocean with a retractable roof and glass floor. Its 210-meter minaret is the tallest in the world, equipped with a laser beam pointing toward Mecca.
The tallest religious structure in the world (by minaret height) and a modern masterpiece of Islamic architecture.
The largest mosque in Marrakech, its 77-meter minaret is the defining landmark of the city. Its design inspired both the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
The architectural inspiration for the Giralda tower in Seville and the most iconic building in Marrakech.
The cultural complex adjacent to Hassan II Mosque includes a madrasa, conference facilities, and exhibition spaces promoting interfaith dialogue and Islamic arts.
An important center for Islamic education and cultural exchange in North Africa.
The Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University is the oldest continuously operating degree-granting university in the world. Founded by Fatima al-Fihri, it has been a center of Islamic learning for over 1,100 years.
Home to the oldest continually operating university in the world, founded by a woman.
The Koutoubia's influence extends beyond architecture â the square around it, Djemaa el Fna, is one of the most vibrant public spaces in the world, where storytellers, musicians, and food vendors gather nightly.
UNESCO Intangible Heritage. The mosque-square combination creates one of the most culturally significant urban spaces in the Arab world.
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