Hassan Tower Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours & Travel

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Hassan Tower- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Religious Beliefs; Morocco; 5 Reviews

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Hassan Tower, located in Rabat, Morocco, is the unfinished minaret of a grand mosque commissioned by the Almohad Caliph Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur in the late 12th century. Intended to be the largest mosque in the Western Islamic world, the project was halted after al-Mansur's death in 1199, leaving the 44-meter tower and the foundations of the mosque behind. Despite its incomplete state, the tower remains a symbol of Almohad architectural ambition, featuring innovative design elements like ramps for muezzins to ascend. Along with the nearby Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the tower is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting the historical and cultural significance of Rabat as a former imperial capital.

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Attractions in Rabat

Kasbah des Oudayas

4.2

Bab Oudaia

4.8

Chellah

4.4

Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Exposition Poupées du Monde

Andalusian Gardens

4.8

Les Jardins Exotiques de Bouknadel

4.8

Museum of History and Civilizations

4.8

Reviews of Hassan Tower

Raja Benchekroun

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-02

Amazing historical sight, the masjid is accessible for all 5 prayers. The space outside is family friendly and a great location to watch sunset and enjoy a quiet evening.
Smit

4
Reviewed: 2024-07-24

Nice look, workers allowed me inside the mosque, until another worker came and they removed me.
Elharrachi Mounir

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-20

Hassan Tower is a fascinating site that offers a glimpse into the architectural prowess of the Almohad dynasty. Despite its unfinished state, the tower’s design features are striking, particularly the intricate stone carvings and the large, imposing structure that speaks volumes about the ambitions of its builders. Something that Moroccan should be proud of.
masoom shah

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-08

Mausoleum of King Hassan the 5th.. a historic and scenic place with architectural elegance. One of the key places to visit while in Rabat. The hassan tower (12th century incomplete tower) is also located here. It closes around 7pm so try to reach before that time. No ticket is needed to visit the tombs
Filip Ceranic

4
Reviewed: 2024-02-23

Great sightseeing place in Rabat. Now there no plaques to understand history of this place, so a tour guide is recommended, or find out by yourself via google. Some plaques with historical explanation should be placed at the places like this. Tower has nice architecture, but the real gem is the mausoleum. The architecture of the surrounding and especially the dome is beyond words, just wow. And the guards are very friendly, and kind for photo shooting. (No touching) If you are in Rabat, it's a must come to see place. But if you aren't close by, and only want to come because of this, you can avoid it.