Grande Mosquée d'Agadez
Grande Mosquée d'Agadez
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rwyhuang
Toronto, Canada521 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
In the heart of the old town, the Grand Mosque just sparkles with history and spirituality. An old keeper can come and unlock the door so you can climb to the top at non-prayer hours. The view at the top is a 360 of all of Agadez and just magnificent.
Written 24 February 2020
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kulthoum
Washington DC, DC38 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
A trip to Agadez just isn't complete without visiting the grande mosquee. The mud-brick construction makes it a pretty unique mosque, and the view from the roof is lovely. As of December 2015, the minaret was closed for renovation, so I couldn't climb it, but could still access the roof to see across the whole city. Getting access was a bit of a challenge. First we had to find the gatekeeper, enlisting the help of the souvenir shop owner across the street to call around and locate him. Then we needed permission from the Sultan of Agadez, so we drove with the gatekeeper to the Sultan's palace (next to the mosque), and they got permission on our behalf. Then it was back to the mosque to finally enter. In total, it took about 30 minutes to track down everyone and get permission, but it was worth it. Since it wasn't prayer time, we got access to the entire complex- the gatekeeper even pointed out the Sultan's private tunnel where he can access the mosque directly from his palace.
Written 8 May 2016
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Robbert d
The Hague, The Netherlands15 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
As I crossed the desert from Tammanrasset to In-Guezzam in the Republique du Niger, we drove in my Landrover Stationwagon Mark III to Agadez. there is the old Mosque, and because it was just a Friday, we went for the Salat ( the prayer). Taking pictures was of course out of the question, but the experience , the connection with the other believers from all quarters, standing next to each other, toes of the feet connected with the toes of the feet of your neighbour, a man with a long grey beard, a white turban, a long light blue djebellah, on the other side of me a robust, black Nubian, all standing in rows under the small arches of the hall, executing the prescribed ritual movements of the prayer, was as it were etched with an engraving pin on my retina.
Written 10 June 2014
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Dher5
Melbourne, Australia231 contributions
Feb 2020
One of the great wonders of the world. Don't pay more than 5000 CFA to go up to the roof of the minaret!
Written 25 February 2020
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Maurizio P
50 contributions
Jun 2018
Right in the center of the old town Agadez, the Grande Mosque is not an exceptional monument to visit but, if you happen to be in Agadez it is a must see. Its minaret is entirely made of earth and is a beautiful sight in the old town. Most certainly it is worth a visit.
Written 28 August 2018
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JeffreyHanley
Willemstad, Curaçao253 contributions
Jul 2014 • Business
The view from the top of the minaret is unbeatable. A small donation will give you access to most of the mud brick mosque. Watch for spider webs and bats... lots and lots of bats going up the tower.
Written 4 June 2015
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Olaf B
Palma de Mallorca, Spain159 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
There is not much too see but it always needs imagination to honour a building from 1450, especially if it is made from this material. One can climb up the tower. The entrance is at 3 meters following narrow stairs. The one can walk and crawl up the narrow stairs. If you are overweight or have broad shoulders just forget it. Cover your head because you would not want the bat excrement in your hair, let alone the bats you will encounter on your way up. This is a nice un-boring visit. If you enjoy such adventures go for it. Don't go on Fridays.
Written 17 July 2018
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Hjhohn
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Solo
I had a horrible experience at this mosque 🕌 I don’t know what they were doing the food was terrible and I hear them talking about how fat I was behind my back that is all
Written 10 January 2020
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antonio_m_pt
Lisbon District, Portugal13 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
Don't miss this on your trip to Niger, it's a beautiful mosque. I recommend getting a guide to support the local guide community and go through the necessary authorizations.
Written 20 November 2017
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how can i visit the wadaabe festival 2017? is there group tours going out of Agadez orNiamey??? any accommodation on the site of festival for tourists? is it safe for women alone traveling?
Written 7 February 2017
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