The signature minaret of the Hassan II Mosque towers over the worship center’s spacious courtyards in Casablanca, Morocco. The minaret stands at 210 m (689 feet) and is the second tallest in the world. It can be seen for miles across the metropolis. Click the above image to enlarge, click to view my high-resolution photo gallery, or click to read my feature article “Tangier: City of Spies” to learn about the history of espionage in the nearby Moroccan city.