Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret
Marrakesh
Copyright: Migel / Shutterstock.comKoutoubia Mosque and Minaret
The Koutoubia Mosque and the Minaret was built in 1120 and standing at 70m, it is the spiritual landmark of Marrakesh. Unfortunately, non-Muslims cannot enter but the building itself is impressive to see from the outside too.
Do & See
The city divides into two highly contrasting districts. The medina, founded by the Almoravids nearly 1000 years ago, and the Ville Nouvelle, a French colonial modernist project from the early 20th century. It is the medina, and its central square Djemaa el-Fna, that will undoubtedly fire the imagination.