🌊 Hassan II Mosque | A Pearl of Faith Upon the Sea

🌟 A Miracle Half on Land, Half on Sea Inspired by the Quranic verse "The throne of God was upon the water", construction began in 1987 under architect Michel Pinseau, with 6,000 artisans laboring for six years. ◾️ 1/3 built over the sea, honoring Morocco’s maritime history, with anti-corrosion concrete and stainless-steel foundations to withstand waves. ◾️ 210m minaret (world’s second-tallest), topped with a laser beam pointing to Mecca like a celestial guide. ◾️ Capacity: 105,000 worshippers (25,000 indoors + 80,000 in the courtyard), making it Islam’s largest "floating" prayer space. 🕌 Where Ancient Craft Meets Space-Age Tech Dressed in white marble, emerald tiles, and copper filigree, its walls shimmer with Arabesque mosaics and cedarwood carvings—straight from One Thousand and One Nights. Yet its modern genius lies deeper: ◾️ Smart Dome: A 240-ton titanium roof opens/closes in 5 minutes, bathing the hall in sunlight. ◾️ Aerospace-Grade Materials: Atlas cedar, pink granite, and soundproof titanium doors (revolutionary in the 1990s!). ◾️ Future-Proof Care: A dedicated "Mosque Maintenance" program trains engineers in erosion control, ensuring this "marine palace" endures. 🌍 More Than a Landmark—A Living Wonder Here, the crash of waves, calls to prayer, and wind humming through the minaret blend into something magically serene. If you visit Casablanca, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind "mosque on the sea"—no other like it exists! 🎟️ Entry: 140 MAD #Morocco #ArchitecturalMarvel #IslamicArt #TravelInspired #HassanIIMosque #Wanderlust