The tour is an opportunity to discover the best attractions in Rabat in only 3 hours, beggining by the Chellah fortresses site, Royal palace, Hassan Tour & Mausoleum and ending in Kasbah oudaya on board of a modern and comfortable car/Van with a professional driver who knows deeply the city The Hassan tower remains the only vestige of what was to be, at the instigation of the Almohad sultan Yacoub Al Mansour (12th century), the largest mosque in the … It was originally part of an ambitious Almohad project to build the world's second-largest mosque (after Samarra in Iraq), but its patron Sultan Yacoub Al Mansour died before it was completed. © 2020 Lonely Planet. It was originally part of an ambitious Almohad project to build the world's second-largest mosque (after Samarra in Iraq), but its patron Sultan Yacoub Al Mansour died before it was completed. Casablanca Religious Sites Morning Tour with Hassan II Mosque. Rabat's must-see sight – along with the neighbouring mausoleum – this iconic tower looms 44m above the Bou Regreg estuary. The Hassan Tower is considered as the symbol of Rabat, it is one of the most famous sites of the kingdom. All you need to guide you in your discovery of the capital. Discover a selection of the best restaurants in the region. Only his minaret 44 meters high, very close architecture Koutoubia de Marrakech and the Giralda of Seville survive and give its name to the monument: Hassan Tower. The Hassan tower remains the only vestige of what was to be, at the instigation of the Almohad sultan Yacoub Al Mansour (12th century), the largest mosque in the Muslim world. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Hassan Tower: Casablanca and Rabat Day Tour including Lunch (From US$113.50) 1 Night in luxury tent camp glamping in the desert of Merzouga (From US$110.28) Full-Day Private Tour to Rabat from Casablanca (From US$115.82) Regional Council of Tourism Rabat and Region. All rights reserved. The mosque was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, and today only this tower and a photogenic forest of shattered stone pillars remains in testament to his grand plan. Visit Rabat and Region 2020. All rights reserved. The Hassan Tower is considered as the symbol of Rabat, it is one of the most famous sites of the kingdom. I want emails from Lonely Planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, third-party offers, and surveys. This oversized project was not going to survive, at the death of the latter, in the year 1199, nor later, the earthquake of Lisbon in 1755. Rabat's must-see sight – along with the neighbouring mausoleum – this iconic tower looms 44m above the Bou Regreg estuary. Discover the cultural experiences not to be missed in the region of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra. Welcome to the Rabat region. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. We intend to offer a tailored tour in Rabat for people spending short time in Rabat.