Monastery Our Lady of the Atlas

The stone monastery sits among terraced gardens in the Atlas Mountains, featuring a chapel, living quarters, and agricultural structures spread across multiple levels.

Founded in 1938 as a continuation of Staoueli Abbey, the monastery became a center of Catholic presence in Algeria until the tragic events of 1996.

The monks maintained strong relationships with local Muslim residents through agricultural training, medical care, and regular community gatherings at the monastery gates.

Visitors need special arrangements and permits from religious authorities to access the monastery, which remains under the care of the Chemin Neuf Community.

The monastery grounds contain the burial site of seven Trappist monks who were kidnapped and killed during the Algerian Civil War in 1996.

Location: Tibhirine

GPS coordinates: 36.29558,2.71550

Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:13