The Koutoubia Mosque

The Koutoubia Mosque

was closed due to earthquake damage.

 

Note the minaret is topped by a spire of three brass balls. Once made from gold, local legend tells that the balls were "gifted" to the mosque by the wife of Almohad sultan Yacoub Al Mansour, who melted down her jewelry as punishment after being spotted eating during Ramadan fasting hours.

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