Grand Mosque of Conakry (Faisal Mosque)
Mosquée Fayçal
Built in 1982 with Saudi funding, this is one of the largest mosques in West Africa. Next to it is the Camayenne Mausoleum, where Guinea's founding figures are buried.
The Grand Mosque was funded by Saudi Arabia and named after King Faisal. Completed in 1982, it can hold tens of thousands of worshippers. Its tall minaret and dome make it the most prominent landmark in Conakry. The mosque is adjacent to the Camayenne Botanical Garden. Next to it is the Camayenne Mausoleum, where national figures are buried, including the anti-French hero Samory Touré and Ahmed Sékou Touré, Guinea's first president. Outside prayer times, visitors can enter with a staff guide. Dress modestly, and women should cover their heads. Visits are not recommended at midday on Fridays or during religious holidays.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Jardin Botanique de Camayenne
- Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen
- Monument du 22 Novembre 1970
- Palais du Peuple
- Marché Madina
- Guinea National Museum (Sandervalia)
- Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Conakry
- Kakimbon Caves