Sidi El Haloui Mosque
مسجد سيدي الحلوي
A mosque built by the Marinid dynasty in 1353, best known for its eight onyx columns and a minaret decorated with tiles.
The Sidi El Haloui Mosque was built in 1353 by the Marinid sultan Abu Inan to honour Sidi El Haloui, an Andalusian ascetic saint known as 'the sweet seller.' It stands just outside the old town's North Gate. The prayer hall is especially famous for its eight onyx columns, taken from Mansourah, and its finely carved plaster decoration. The minaret is adorned with coloured glazed tiles. The saint's tomb is beside the mosque. The site is not large and sees few visitors. Outside prayer times, you can ask the caretaker to open it for you.
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Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Great Mosque of Tlemcen
- National Museum of Art and History of Tlemcen
- Sidi Bel Hassen Mosque
- El Mechouar Palace
- Agadir Mosque Minaret
- Museum of Islamic Archaeology
- Grand Bassin (Sahridj Mbedgha)
- Sidi Boumediene Complex