Koutoubia Mosque (Mosquée Koutoubia) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Koutoubia Mosque. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Marrakech: Private Guided Half-Day City Tour

• Marrakech Historical and Cultural Tour - Half-Day City Tour

• Marrakech from Casablanca with Horse Carriage and Camel Ride

• Marrakech City Tour by Abdel: Morning & Afternoon Options

• Highlights of Marrakech: Private Half-Day City Tour

Koutoubia Mosque is an active place of worship, so it’s not open for tourist visits. To appreciate the landmark from the outside, there are lots of affordable medina walking tours that take in its exterior and minaret, along with other highlights of the old town. Walking tours start at around US$10, while tours that also include entry to the Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs cost around US$18.

Yes, Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech, known for its 12th-century architecture and minaret that pierces the sky above the medina. Consider visiting as part of a city sightseeing tour to learn more about its history and architecture while getting a sense of how to make your way around this labyrinthine old town. Many walking itineraries also include a turn through the souk with a guide to help navigate your purchases from the busy stalls.

Per one customer who booked the Marrakech: Private Guided Half-Day City Tour, "We booked a half-day city tour in Marrakech that included walking around the Medina, touring the Bahia Palace and the Majorelle Garden. Our guide, Ali, was knowledgeable and personable. This city was so much easier to navigate with a guide—I highly recommend this tour."

Koutoubia Mosques is among Marrakech's most well-known landmarks, featuring a mix of Andalusian and Islamic architecture, and a 250-foot (77-meter) minaret. People come here daily to offer prayers, or for weddings and funerals. It’s also a well-known meeting point for tours of Marrakech.

The interior of Koutoubia Mosque is reserved for Muslims only, but anyone is welcome to visit the surrounding grounds. Tourists can stroll in the rose garden, admire the architecture, and take photos outside of the mosque. It is free to visit and should be on any Marrakech itinerary for first-time visitors.

The Koutoubia Mosque was built in the 12th century. During the French occupation of Morocco, the imperialistic leaders declared that no other buildings could be taller than the Koutoubia Mosque, which is why it remains such an impressive landmark today.

Most tours of Marrakech visit the Koutoubia Mosque, since it is one of the most popular landmarks in the city. Most tours visit the mosque alongside other attractions, such as Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Mosque, and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Self-guided tours are also available if you’d like to explore the mosque at your own pace.

Yes, the Koutoubia Mosque suffered damage in the 2023 earthquake; the earthquake caused large cracks in the minaret, leaving it structurally unsound, and it was closed to the public for several months. After completed restoration works, it’s now open again for visitors and worshipers.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Koutoubia Mosque. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Marrakech:

• Majorelle Garden

• Palmeraie

• Bahia Palace

• Jemaa el-Fna

• Marrakech Medina

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Marrakech.