Kutubiyya Mosque جامع الكتبية
The Kutubiyya Mosque is a prominent mosque located in the Medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. Established in 1147, this structure features Moorish and Moroccan architecture and is recognized as part of the country's cultural heritage. It stands 68 meters high and is one of the most looked-up sights in Morocco according to English Wikipedia rankings.
Planning a visit
The climate in Marrakesh is generally warm, with temperatures peaking in July and August when daily highs reach 35 °C and 34 °C respectively. For milder weather, consider visiting between March and May or in October, when daily highs range from 22 °C to 26 °C. Rainfall is generally low throughout the year, with the highest precipitation occurring in March. The mosque is situated 287 kilometers from the capital, Rabat. Travelers arriving by air can use Marrakesh Menara Airport, which is located 5 kilometers away.
You can combine a visit to the Kutubiyya Mosque with other nearby sites in the city. The Jemaa el-Fnaa square is 0.5 kilometers away, while the Bahia Palace and the Ben Youssef Madrasa are both within 1.1 kilometers. For those interested in outdoor spaces, the Majorelle Garden is 2.1 kilometers away and the Menara Gardens are 3 kilometers from the mosque.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 31 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 29 | 27 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
