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Some buildings have a special charm and produce a deep impression , it's the case of the Great Mosque of kairouan . The mosque is certainly the most prestigious sanctuary of all the Maghreb. it's also one of the most ancient monuments of islamic civilization . When we arrive at Kairouan , we see by far the strong and powerful... more
This is a huuuuge Mosque, with long history and great importance as religious site for Muslims. In some countries you can visit mosques' interiors even if you are not muslim,, but not in Tunisia. On the '70 some eejit tourists entered a mosque wearing their shoes, sat down and opened a bottle of wine, so after that entrance is prohibited... more
Kairouan is regarded as a very holy city by Muslims and the Sidi Oqba Mosque is the first mosque built in Africa and is regarded as being the fourth most important mosque in Islam after the great mosques in Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Kairouan is about 160 kilometres south of Tunis and was founded by the Arabs in around 670... more
The mosque itself is absolutely huge.. has an amazing history and is the third most sacred place to muslims. You are expected to cover up arms and legs in respect.. long trousers (which u can fold up later) and a shawl should suffice.. For those that dont, you will be asked to wear one of the kaftans there.. just depends... more
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