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Originally published by KBC SportsJanuary 6, 2026
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AFCON fans throng Hassan 2 Mosque in Casabalanca
Built on a 7-hectare piece of land, with the inside occupying 2 hectares and its outside taking the remaining 5, the Hassan II Mosque is a monumental structure located at the outskirts of Casablanca city, a few metres away from the Atlantic Ocean...
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The iconic Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, has seen a significant increase in visitors since the start of the Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) matches. This monumental structure, which is the seventh largest mosque in the world, is attracting thousands of tourists daily.
- Capacity: The mosque can accommodate 25,000 faithfuls inside and 80,000 congregants outside.
- Unique Feature: It is the only mosque in Morocco where both Muslims and non-Muslims are permitted to visit.
- Height: Its minaret stands at 200 meters, featuring a 30 km laser directed towards Mecca, making it the highest religious building in the world.
- Increased Tourism: Daily visitors have risen tremendously since AFCON, with over 3,000 tourists typically visiting for leisure or prayers.
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