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Hassan II Mosque Lighthouse

Red🇲🇦Casablanca, MAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hassan II Mosque Lighthouse

This square minaret, standing 210 meters tall with a focal height of 215 meters, was completed in 1993. It is situated on a headland between El Hank and Casablanca's city center, 2.2 kilometers from the nearest port. The structure emits a red light with a geographic range of 34.8 nautical miles. While it serves as a modern addition to the coastal landscape, its primary function is as an aircraft warning rather than traditional maritime navigation.

Why it matters: The Hassan II Mosque is a significant cultural and religious site, recognized for its architectural scale and drawing global tourism.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Red
Light Color
Red
Focal Height
215m
Geographic Range
34.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1993

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Casablanca(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D2573.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
210m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: A 210m square minaret with a focal plane of 215m.

Location

City
Casablanca
Country
🇲🇦Morocco
Region
Casablanca-Settat
Sea Region
Located on a headland halfway between El Hank and the city center.
Latitude
33.6068°
Longitude
-7.6322°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Hassan II Mosque Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Hassan II Mosque Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Casablanca at 1.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Roches Noires (3.3 NM E), Mohammedia (14.8 NM ENE), SKHIRAT (33.2 NM ENE), Rabat (47.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Hassan II Mosque Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Hassan II Mosque Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.

How can I track vessels near Hassan II Mosque Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Hassan II Mosque Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.

What is the Hassan II Mosque lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Casablanca, Morocco. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.