El Atik Mosque
المسجد العتيق
A 19th-century old mosque beside the Ain Fouara fountain, whose white minaret is one of the city center's landmarks.
The Old Mosque (El Atik) was built in the mid-19th century and is the oldest mosque in central Sétif. Its white-walled, green-domed minaret and the Ain Fouara fountain opposite together form the city's most classic view. Non-Muslims generally admire the mosque from the outside. Entering requires permission, modest dress, and avoiding prayer times. The surrounding streets form a traditional commercial district with pastry shops and spice stalls, where you can sample local sweets along the way.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day; avoid entering during services
Nearby sights
- Ain El Fouara Fountain
- Byzantine Citadel of Sétif
- Sétif Amusement Park
- Park Mall Sétif
- Sétif National Museum of Antiquities
- Mount Babor
- Djémila (Cuicul)
- Djémila Museum