Marrakech most well known monument and without a doubt the city landmark, the Koutoubia mosque is a minaret that stands up in Marrakech skyline, and that can actually be seen as far as 30km away on a clear sunny day.
The minaret of Koutoubia Mosque was completed back in the 12th century under the reign of the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur. The building is very beautiful and is surrounded by a gorgeous garden and the ancient grounds of the old mosque were still the base of the pillars still remain.
Video about the history surrounding Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech
A great photo from Marrakech can be made from Jemaa el-Fnaa square facing the Koutoubia. Great view of this amazing structure. This is a fine example of Moroccan architecture from the Almohad times.
There’s s legend around the top golden spheres on top of the minaret, where supposedly the wife of Yaqub el-Mansur gave all her golden jewelry to melt down to build the fourth globe, as compensation for her failure to keep the fast for one day during Ramadan.
Video from David been here about Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech:
