Islam was introduced to Chad in the 9th century through the trans-Saharan trade routes. Over time, Islam spread...
NDjamena Grand Mosque
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Masjid al-Qiblatayn
It is one of the oldest Musjids in Africa. Though now mostly in ruins, the edifice features two mihrabs: one oriented...
Al Azhar University
Mu’izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid dynasty commissioned the construction of the Musjid in their new capital of Egypt...
MUSJID AMR IBN AL ÂS RA
This Musjid is the first Musjid in Africa. It was originally built in 641 CE, as the center of the newly founded...
NEGASH, ETHIOPIA
THE VILLAGE OF NAGASHTHE RECENTLY RENOVATED COMPOUND OF THE MASJID IN NAGASHTHE VIEW OF THE MASJID AND GRAVE OF KING...
TIMBUKTU, MALI
MASJID IN TIMBUKTUA MANUSCRIPT IN TIMBUKTUGet Directions If flights are open, then that would be the best choice by...
KASBAH OF THE UDAYAS, MOROCCO
KASBAH OF THE UDAYAS AT THE BOU REGREG RIVER MOUTHKASBAH OF THE UDAYASCOBBLEWAYS IN THE KASBAH Get Directions Situated...
MEKNES, MOROCCO
MEKNES CITY WALLSMEKNES BAB EL-MANSOURMEKNES GRAND MASJIDHERI ES-SOUANI ROYAL STABLESGet Directions The city of Meknes...
FES, MOROCCO
THE MEDINA OF FESTHE MEDINA OF FESGet Directions The city of Fes is a four hour drive from Casablanca. Should one...