Hassan II Mosque مسجد الحسن الثاني
The Hassan II Mosque is a mosque located in Casablanca, Morocco, designed by architect Michel Pinseau. Completed in 1993 and named after Hassan II, it is an example of Moorish architecture and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Morocco on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Casablanca is mild year-round. Summer months from June to August are the driest and warmest, with daily highs ranging from 25 °C to 28 °C and almost no rainfall. Winter months, particularly November and December, experience the most rain, with around 65 mm to 67 mm of precipitation. The mosque is open to visitors Monday through Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, and the facility is wheelchair accessible.
To reach the mosque, travelers can fly into Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), which is 27 km away. For those traveling from the capital city of Rabat, the distance is 86 km. Visitors can combine a trip to the mosque with a visit to Mahkamat al-Pasha, located 4.0 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 67 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 59 | 50 | 38 | 32 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 65 | 67 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
