{"id":6911,"date":"2026-08-03T20:05:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiquie.fr\/hassan-ii-mosque-an-architectural-jewel-in-the-heart-of-morocco\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T20:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:05:50","slug":"hassan-ii-mosque-an-architectural-jewel-in-the-heart-of-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chiquie.fr\/en\/hassan-ii-mosque-an-architectural-jewel-in-the-heart-of-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Hassan II Mosque: an architectural jewel in the heart of Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hassan II Mosque is one of the largest and most famous mosques in the world. Located in Casablanca, Morocco, it is a symbol of Islamic and Moroccan architecture and a must-see place of worship for the faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An exceptional location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built on a peninsula by the sea, the Hassan II Mosque offers a unique panorama of the Atlantic Ocean. Inaugurated in 1993, it was designed by French architect Michel Pinseau and funded by donations from the Moroccan people and King Hassan II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Impressive architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hassan II Mosque covers an area of 9 hectares and can accommodate up to 105,000 worshippers. Its minaret rises to 210 meters, making it the tallest in the world. 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