Moroccan Heritage

Minaret almoravide de la mosquée Soumâa

The city's oldest surviving architectural feature

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Minaret almoravide de la mosquée Soumâa

About this site

Dating from the Almoravid era and restored in 1999, the minaret of the Soumâa mosque is one of the oldest architectural elements preserved in Beni Mellal, predating the founding of the fortified city by Moulay Ismaïl. It bears witness to an urban presence in the region well before the rise of the 17th-century Alaouite city.

Practical information

Opening hours
Exterior freely accessible
Address
Quartier Soumâa, Beni Mellal

Location

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Quartier Soumâa, Beni Mellal
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Free entry

Access to this site is completely free — no reservation or ticket required. Simply show up at the entrance during opening hours.

Opening hours may vary depending on the cultural programme. Check on-site before your visit.

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Good to know

This cultural centre offers a varied programme throughout the year. Ask on-site or at the tourist office for upcoming events.

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Free & open access

No ticket or reservation is needed to visit this place. Simply show up at the entrance.

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Exterior freely accessible
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