Grand Mosque of Yamoussoukro
Grande mosquée de Yamoussoukro
A large mosque in the city centre with five minarets, standing opposite the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace and reflecting Côte d'Ivoire's religious coexistence.
The Grande mosquée de Yamoussoukro was built in the 1980s under the rule of Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Its white and green façade is surrounded by several tall minarets, and it is an important place of worship for Muslims in central Côte d'Ivoire. It is often named alongside the basilica as a landmark of the city. Non-Muslims are generally allowed only to photograph the exterior, and entering requires the consent of staff. Women should cover their hair and wear long clothing. Avoid disturbing prayer times. The mosque is near the central market and can be combined with a visit to the basilica and Cathédrale Saint-Augustin.
Opening hours
Outside service hours (with permission)
Nearby sights
- Saint Augustine Cathedral
- Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation for Peace Research
- Presidential Palace & Crocodile Lake
- Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
- Hôtel Président & Golf Club
- Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny
- Abokouamékro Wildlife Reserve