Mopti Grand Mosque

Mopti Grand Mosque is a mud-brick structure with a 17-meter minaret and covers about 530 square meters. Wooden beams project from the earthen walls and support a roof spanning several parallel prayer halls arranged with seven columns.

Construction began in 1943 under French administration, blending West African building traditions with Sudano-Sahelian design. The building was restored in the 1980s with reinforced baked bricks to preserve its structure.

The community gathers regularly to maintain the building by restoring and replastering the earthen walls together. These shared practices connect people and keep the structure alive through collective effort.

The building is best reached on foot and can be viewed from outside and sometimes inside depending on prayer times and access. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and be mindful during prayer times.

Two ostrich eggs crown the top of the main minaret, adding an unexpected decorative detail to the building. This ornament quietly combines local symbolism with religious architecture.

Location: Mopti

Inception: 1943

Architectural style: Sudano-Sahelian architecture

GPS coordinates: 14.49389,-4.19667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46