Mosque Ikalalne — Attraction in Tinghir

Beautiful mosque with interesting history and a nice guide. The mosque is no longer active and he is the one who maintains it. We could see that he was very eager to show us around and that he's not doing it for money (he only started talking about money once we asked whether we could support his efforts in reconstruction of the mosque). Unfortunately, the guide/restorer only speaks Berber, Arabic...

Mosque Ikalalne is the only building of the old ksar that’s being renovated. A 64 year old mineworker has dedicated his life to renovating this sacred place. At the same time he will be your tour guide and explain the history of the building (in French). There’s still a lot to be done, but the result is beautiful. A hidden gem. While you’re there, don’t forget to stroll through the remains of...

Adi, the caretaker is a wonderful guide around this beautiful monument that he knows intimately. With great passion and respect for traditional building techniques, he single-handedly keeps this precious heritage site alive, and in good condition, while warmheartedly guiding his guests around. No entry fee but donation recommended to help Adi preserve the mosque and madrasa....