Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, Morocco.

This image is an ancient postcard from the early 20th century representing the minaret of the
Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, Morocco.
Details of Monument

Identity: The minaret of the Koutoubia is one of the most famous monuments of Marrakech.
History: The mosque was built in the 12th century by the Almohad caliph Abd al-Moumin ibn Ali al-Koumi.
Image context: This specific photograph, often used for postcards around 1900-1913, also shows the Atlas Mountains in the background. It captures the appearance of the city before the major urban developments of the era of the protectorate.

The image shows a more open landscape than today, with areas of clay and low fortifications surrounding the base of the minaret.