The koutoubia Mosque

The Koutoubia Mosque Located near the Djemaa el fnaa . is The Largest mosque in Marrakesh 
it is fames especially for its magnificent minaret , the oldest of the three great Almohad minarets remaning in the world .

History of Koutoubia Mosque 

Construction on the Koutoubia mosque began shortly after the Almohad consquest of Marrakech city .
around 1150 . Built on the site of an 11th century Almoravid mosque.
it was completed during The reign of Sultan Yacoub El Mansour (1184-99)
its name comes from the Arabic for Book Yacoub , Because thereWas originally a Book market nearby.

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