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  Travel to Morocco with Casablanca Travel and tours and visit the famous mosque of The Hassan II   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Grand Mosque of Damascus, whose transverse naves are separated by lines of two-level arches parallel to the qibla wall and crossed in their middle by a central nave, is the prototype of the mosques of the Muslim west.
In the Muslim west, the Grand Mosque of Kairouan is considered as the ancestor of all the mosques in the Maghreb.
The second monumental mosque of the Muslim West is the Grand Mosque of Cordoba, the dean of the mosques of Spain.
www.moroccotravelandtours.com /hassan_ii_mosque.htm   (1008 words)

  
 Hassan II - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
HASSAN II [Hassan II], 1929-99, king of Morocco (1961-99).
A graduate of the Univ. of Bordeaux, Hassan became chief of staff of the Moroccan army in 1957.
Casablanca.30.8.93 King Hassan seated in the Hassan II Mosque, during inauguration ceremonies.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-hassan2.html   (430 words)

  
 Mosque of Hassan 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mosque outside Casablanca, Morocco, begun in 1980 and completed in 1993, in order to celebrate the 60th birthday of King Hassan 2 of Morocco.
It is the highest religious building in the world, and the largest mosque there is, covering 20,000 m², and has room for 25,000 people, of which 5,000 places are set off for women.
The mosque has been financed to a large extent by gifts, and there has been questions put forward on where all the money has come from.
lexicorient.com /e.o/mosqhas2.htm   (163 words)

  
 Hassan II Mosque - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This was inspired by the verse of the Qur'an that states "the throne of God was built on the water".
The mosque displays strong Moorish influence and the architecture of the buliding is similar to that of the Alhambra and the Mezquita in Spain.
Work on the mosque was commenced on July 12, 1986, and was intended to be completed for the 60th birthday of the former Moroccan king, Hassan II, in 1989.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hassan_II_Mosque   (434 words)

  
 TrekEarth | Hassan II mosque Photo
The minaret is 200 meters high (missing him once on with Google Earth!!) the complex is to 9 ha.
In the cellar a hamman, who has further with the mosque himself nothing to do, is. These are not however still in use.
This mosque, is the some in Morocco, where we could, as niet-moslims, however, in.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/Africa/Morocco/photo494722.htm   (190 words)

  
 Casablanca, Morocco: Mosque of Hassan 2 - exterior   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The king of Morocco at the time, Hassan 2, first mentioned this mosque in 1980, declaring that he would build it on the water, because the throne of God is on the water.
The mosque was inaugurated on August 30, 1993.
There is room for 20,000 worshippers inside the mosque at the same time, and the courtyard gives space for another 80,000.
lexicorient.com /morocco/casablanca07.htm   (192 words)

  
 Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, detail - VIRTOURIST.COM CASABLANCA
The Mosque of Hassan II is not only one of the biggest religious buildings in the world, but one of the most expensive too.
The mosque has the tallest minaret in the world, with 210 meters, and room for 25,000 worshippers.
A Koranic school and university is currently being constructed in front of the mosque.
www.virtourist.com /africa/morocco/casablanca/03.htm   (85 words)

  
 THE HASSAN II MOSQUE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Hassan II Mosque has challenged artists at all levels, and not just on a technological one, to express the strength of its materials, the harmony of its masses and volumes.
The Great Mosque is already a reference point, where all eyes turn, a protecting presence, a challenge to secular conventions.
The Hassan II Mosque is the son of the Omayyad mosque in Damascus, the heir to the Giralda in Seville, a child of the Koutoubia in Marrakesh, but much more, the father of a new Moroccan islamic architecture.
www.mincom.gov.ma /english/regards/mosque.html   (296 words)

  
 Mosque Hassan II in Casablanca is Morocco's popular new mosque   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mosque Hassan II in Casablanca is Morocco's popular new mosque
Raised by public subscription there is real pride for the mosque and it is a fine contribution to Moroccan architecture
Built on reclaimed land, the mosque took 13 (1993) years to complete and is the tallest structure in Morocco
www.thelastboat.co.uk /Morocco/Casablanca.htm   (89 words)

  
 Hassan 2 Mosque
On the waterfront in Casablanca, Morocco, this beautiful mosque was built recently and dedicated to the late king of the country.
The square minaret is typical of Morocco, and with its impressive height, the minaret of the Hassan 2 Mosque can be seen from miles away.
The inside room in this mosque is said to be one of the largest single rooms of any mosque in the World.
www.zahra.dk /hassan_2_mosque.htm   (140 words)

  
 ANDY’S CORNER » Blog Archive » hassan ii mosque
the roof also retracts and opens the entire mosque to daylight and for ventilation!!!.
Tags: hassan, mosque, morrocco, africa, travel, rabat, food, cloths, Tag Index
This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 at 4:13 pm and is filed under Travel.
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 Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, detail - VIRTOURIST.COM CASABLANCA
The most sensible thing to do if your plane to Morocco is arriving at Casablanca's International Airport is taking the first train or bus to the North (Rabat, Meknes or Fez) or to the South (Marrakech, Agadir or Essaouira).
Otherwise the driver will tell you the mentioned hotel is full, and bring you to one he know is not full (and where he will get a commission).
If you are going to spend one day in Casablanca, you do have to go to the Hassan II Mosque.
www.virtourist.com /africa/morocco/casablanca/02.htm   (230 words)

  
 Hassan II Mosque, Morocco
That year, work on the world’s second-biggest mosque was completed to celebrate the 60th birthday of King Hassan II, and the construction, perched grandly on a promontory sticking out into the Atlantic, remains a must-see for visitors to this North African nation.
And the good news for tourists is that this is the only mosque in Morocco which is open to non-Muslims.
Not all Moroccans were happy at the vast expenditure that went into the mosque, but there is little doubt that the end product is breathtakingly grand – not just from the outside, but from the inside too, where the mosaics and the marble form a visual treat that will stay with you forever.
www.thisisthelife.com /en/man-made-wonders/hassan-mosque.htm   (342 words)

  
 Space Imaging :: Image of the Week   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Shown here is the mosque of Hassan II.
The mosque was inaugurated on August 30, 1993 and has the tallest minaret in the world at 200 meters.
There is room for 20,000 worshippers inside the mosque at the same time and the courtyard offers space for another 80,000.
www.spaceimaging.com /gallery/ioweek/archive/05-05-08/index.htm   (224 words)

  
 Google Sightseeing » Post Archive » Mosque of Hassan II   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Built on reclaimed land within Casablanca, Morocco is the Mosque of Hassan II - the second largest religious monument in the world.
Work started in 1986 to celebrate the 60th Birthday of Morocco’s then king, Hassan II.
It is said to be the only mosque in Morocco that is open to visitors.
googlesightseeing.com /2006/09/09/mosque-of-hassan-ii   (417 words)

  
 Full Size Image of MOSQUE HASSAN II CASABLANCA (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-1.cs.princeton.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Befor i went in the mosque i had asked for it on some people befor the mosque and they said it was alright.
The mosque is build for a part in the sea.
The roof of the mosque is painted and the mosque is build for a part in the sea.
wids.textamerica.com.cob-web.org:8888 /details/?r=4516265   (660 words)

  
 Hassan II - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hassan II - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Hassan II, full name Moulay Hassan (1929-1999), King of Morocco (1961-1999), born in Rabat on July 9, 1929, the son of Mohammed V. Hassan received...
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au.encarta.msn.com /Hassan_II.html   (50 words)

  
 Royal activities : King launches upgrading project of Hassan II Mosque's cultural complex :: moroccoTimes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
HM King Mohammed VI presided Friday in Casablanca over the signing ceremony of a convention concerning the finalisation of the construction and upgrading of the show room and the Moroccan national conservatory of art and handicrafts (CNAAM) of the religious and cultural complex of Hassan II mosque, reported MAP news agency.
King Mohammed VI presided Friday in Casablanca a signing ceremony to upgrade the cultural complex of Hassan II Mosque.
The Monarch was briefed on the state of the nine ha complex which includes a show room, conservatory, prayer room and a medersa (religious school).
www.moroccotimes.com /news/article.asp?id=13833   (964 words)

  
 Frank's Photo Gallery :: Casablanca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The plaza outside Mosque Hassan II; looking toward the white light house; Casa Blanca?
One of the 7 doors to the Mosque Hassan II (Frank)
The beach near the Mosque Hassan II (Frank)
msl1.mit.edu /gallery/album42?page=3   (41 words)

  
 Acclaim Images - hassan ii posters and art prints
0214-0601-2002-2953: The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco
0078-0504-1811-3048: Large Door of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco
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www.acclaimimages.com /_gallery/_print_terms/hassan_ii.html   (147 words)

  
 Mosque Hassan II - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mosque Hassan II - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Mosque Hassan II, Casablanca, mosque commemorating the reign of King Hassan II of Morocco, and completed in 1993 for his 60th birthday.
See all search results in Encarta Articles (249)
uk.encarta.msn.com /Mosque_Hassan_II.html   (117 words)

  
 Andrew Stenning Gardening & Design: Hassan II Mosque - Casablanca (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-1.cs.princeton.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Andrew Stenning Gardening & Design: Hassan II Mosque - Casablanca (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-1.cs.princeton.edu)
The garden of eden ; as it is) here to look at some of the best gardens in the world) The Hassan 11 Mosque is one of the greatest and most beautiful modern buildings i have seen : plus very high tec with sliding auto doors and lasers pointing to Mecca,)
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andrewstenning.blogspot.com.cob-web.org:8888 /2006/01/hassan-ii-mosque-casablanca.html   (100 words)

  
 Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque by night - VIRTOURIST.COM CASABLANCA
Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque by night - VIRTOURIST.COM CASABLANCA
The offer of places to stay is very wide in Casablanca, from luxury 5 star hotels to cheap pensions.
I welcome you to write to me about your impressions of this tour.
www.virtourist.com /africa/morocco/casablanca/999.htm   (113 words)

  
 Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco Photographic Print by Michele Burgess at AllPosters.com
Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco Photographic Print by Michele Burgess at AllPosters.com
Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco by Michele Burgess
Digitally Printed on Archival Photographic Paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display
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 Nolan Lattyak Posters Prints - Hassan II mosque: Casablanca, Morocco Art Poster - Artist: Nolan Lattyak - Poster Size: ...
Nolan Lattyak Posters Prints - Hassan II mosque: Casablanca, Morocco Art Poster - Artist: Nolan Lattyak - Poster Size: 16x20 - SHOP.COM
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 TrekEarth | casablanca mosque Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Put in some PP to increase some contrast into the image to make the image much appealling.
ah sacré mosqué avec ses 270m de haut pour le minaret je voit que le temps est pas terrible pour un mois d'aout et je vois que c'est la meme année que j'y suis allée, beau cadrage, j'aurai préféré sur la droit un resserrage, je fais un WS Balthazar
Its good to see it in a more dramatic stle like this.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/Africa/Morocco/photo279769.htm   (320 words)

  
 Marmalade Chainsaw: Hassan II Mosque (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-1.cs.princeton.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Marmalade Chainsaw: Hassan II Mosque (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-1.cs.princeton.edu)
- Comissioned by Moroccan king Hassan the II but built by a French architect named Michel Pinseau
An estimated US$800 million which is surprisingly mostly from public donations.
www.marmaladechainsaw.com.cob-web.org:8888 /2004/12/hassan_ii_mosque.html   (138 words)

  
 Acclaim Images - hassan ii mosque photos, stock photos, pictures, hassan ii mosque stock photography
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 Woman at the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Woman at the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Woman at the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca
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www.flickr.com /photos/edrayne/50852293   (87 words)

  
 Hubert J!'s Architecture pictures of Bridges, Hassan II Mosque, Windmills of Time.
Hubert J!'s Architecture pictures of Bridges, Hassan II Mosque, Windmills of Time.
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