Great Mosque of Touba مسجد — Attraction in Arrondissement de Ndame

The Mosque Touba in Senegal is truly a remarkable place of spiritual significance and architectural beauty. Nestled amidst the vibrant city, it stands as a beacon of faith and community.

From the moment you approach the mosque, you're enveloped by a sense of tranquility and reverence. The majestic minarets and intricate designs of the architecture leave visitors in awe of its grandeur and beauty.

Inside, the atmosphere is serene and captivating. The prayers offered within its walls resonate with deep devotion and unity among the worshippers. The sense of belonging and spiritual connection one feels in the Mosque Touba is truly profound.

Beyond its spiritual significance, the mosque also serves as a hub for community gatherings and cultural celebrations. It fosters a sense of togetherness and solidarity among the people of Senegal, regardless of background or beliefs.

The Mosque Touba is not just a place of worship; it's a symbol of peace, tolerance, and harmony. Its presence enriches the cultural landscape of Senegal and leaves a lasting impression on all who have the privilege to visit. It's an absolute must-see for anyone traveling to Senegal, offering an unforgettable experience of spiritual enlightenment and...

Usual mosque attire required,( they check before entrance allowed. )Men: long trousers and sleeves. Ladies long dress/skirt ,long sleeves ,headscarf. No shoes to be worn inside. Photos OK but not inside the mausoleum. Comparing with mosques in other countries, not the most spectacular (hence the 3 star) but for the region ,and for the Senegalese ,this must be a magnificent edifice to visit and pray in. The minaret is very tall .The mosque is (as often with most religious buildings of any type) opulent. Italian terrazzo floors ,Moroccan tiles and inner domes ,marble ,gold and hand made carpets. There is a mausoleum at the rear ,some sheltered areas for contemplation. Quite busy with visitors, tourists and devotees, when I visited with our group on the way from St Louis to Gambia. The town is quite out of the way and were it not for the fact that our journey had to follow that main road, I wonder whether one would actually drive specifically to see this as a tourist visiting...

That morning we went to visit the Great Mosque of Touba which, back then in 2001, was the second largest mosque in Africa according to our Senegalese travel guide Baddarah. He told us we had to change our western clothes for local traditional local clothing (which he had with him in the trunk of the car) in order to be allowed inside the mosque, and so we did as one can see on some of my photos I posted. We found the mosque very beautiful and of a splendid kind of sobriety (when I look at the many pictures taken of it nowadays, a lot of changes seem to have taken place and quite some additions give it a much more overloaded aspect in my opinion) compared to quite some bombastic roman catholic churches in Europe. We kept on our local clothing to also visit a local market and a typical Senegalese village later in...