Tinmel, Al Haouz, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Mosque · Almohad · 12th Century
The Tin Mal Mosque is a 12th-century mosque located in the High Atlas mountains of North Africa. It was built around 1156 to commemorate the founder of the Almohad dynasty, Ibn Tumart. The mosque is one of the few in Morocco open to non-Muslims and is a prime example of Almohad architecture.
Construction: 1156 – 1156
Founder: Abd al-Mu'min
Key figures: Ibn Tumart
Significance: The spiritual home of the Almohad dynasty and the burial place of its rulers.
- 1156: Construction completed
- 1990s: Restored
Architectural styles: Almohad, Maghrebi
Materials: Brick, Stone
- T-Shape Plan: Classic Almohad T-shaped prayer hall.
- Mihrab: Intricately decorated prayer niche.
- Minaret: Square minaret typical of the Maghreb.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Open to non-Muslims.
- General: €1.00
Accessibility: Partial. Mountainous terrain.
Official site: http://visitmorocco.com
Address: Tinmel, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Coordinates: 30.9936, -8.2289