The Great Mosque of Hassan II - one of the main attractions of the Moroccan, a real jewel of the city. Located in Casablanca, on the Atlantic coast, it is the largest mosque in Morocco and the highest religious building in the world. The total height of the minaret of the mosque is about 200 m, which is 40 m above St Peter's Basilica and 30 meters - the famous pyramid of Cheops. A huge building can accommodate up to 25 thousand. Man. The territory occupied by the mosque is more than 9 hectares. Half of the area of ​​a Muslim mosque is located directly over the ocean.

Construction of the mosque began in the reign of King Hassan II in July 1986 and ended in August 1993. The mosque was built by the French architect Michel Pince, who was not a Muslim. Above the construction of this masterpiece for over 7 years of work 6 thousand. Moroccan artisans. Used for the construction of the Great Mosque of materials (wood, granite, marble, gypsum and others.) Were brought from different regions of the country. And just for the white granite columns and glass chandeliers were imported from Italy.

The mosque building is so beautiful and rich that in appearance resembles a palace. Inside the mosque perfectly united spirituality and modern technology. The prayer hall is decorated with 78 columns of pink granite, beautiful floors, covered with slabs of green marble, onyx and gold. In winter, the floor is heated. All the premises of the mosque is illuminated by a huge 50-ton glass chandelier from Italy.

Laser projectors mounted in the top of the minaret, creates green light line length of 30 km, directed towards the Mosque in Mecca. The building has a sliding roof.

The Great Mosque of Hassan II is open for tourists.