Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to view from outside; no entry for non-Muslims
- Time needed
- 20-30 minutes
- Best time
- Late afternoon for sunset views of the minaret
- Getting there
- Five-minute walk west from Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the Medina
Itineraries with Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque is on day 3
Day 3 of Marrakech Souks & Spice
Koutoubia and Madrasa
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Koutoubia Mosque questions
Can non-Muslims enter the Koutoubia Mosque?
No. Only Muslims are permitted inside the prayer halls.
What is the best way to photograph the minaret?
Stand in the gardens to the south or west for clear views without obstruction.
Are there guided tours of the Koutoubia Mosque?
Tours cover the exterior and gardens only; none enter the mosque itself.
