Kasbah Mosque, Marrakesh
The Kasbah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد القصبة, also: Mosque of Yaqub al-Mansūr مسجد يعقوب المنصور الموحدي or Mosque of Moulay al-Yazid) is a historic mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was originally built by the Almohad ruler Yaqub al-Mansur in 1185-1190 CE. It is located in the Kasbah district, the city's former citadel, near the site of its historic royal palaces. Along with the Kutubiyya Mosque, it is one of the most important historic mosques in Marrakesh.
| Kasbah Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد القصبة | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Marrakesh, Morocco |
| Geographic coordinates | 31°37′03″N 7°59′20″W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Almohad, Moroccan, Islamic |
| Founder | Yaqub al-Mansur |
| Groundbreaking | 1185 |
| Completed | 1189-1190 |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Materials | Brick, rubble stone, wood |
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