Keur Moussa Abbey
Abbaye de Keur Moussa
A Benedictine abbey known for its African-style masses accompanied by kora, where you can buy the monks' homemade jam and instruments.
Keur Moussa Abbey was founded in 1963 by French Benedictine monks and lies in the countryside about 50 km east of Dakar. The monks have incorporated the West African kora into Gregorian chant, creating a distinctive liturgical music, and the Sunday morning mass draws many visitors. The abbey shop sells handmade kora, jam, cheese and recordings. When attending mass, dress appropriately and keep quiet. It can be paired with Pink Lake on the same day.
Opening hours
Sunday Mass approx. 10:00 (per the monastery)
Nearby sights
- Kayar
- Lake Retba (Lac Rose)
- Toubab Dialaw
- Bandia Reserve
- House of Slaves
- Gorée Island
- Le Castel, Gorée
- Kermel Market