The Most Famous Mosques of Tunisia

Amy Green
7 min readDec 27, 2022

Tunisia is home to many beautiful and historic mosques that are known for their architectural and cultural significance. There are so many amazing Mosques in Tunisia, so if you have an interest in Arabic architecture you won’t be disappointed. So, how many mosques are in Tunisia and can non-Muslim tourists visit then? What are the most famous Mosques in Tunisia?

There are a few things that you should bear in mind when visiting the famous Mosques of Tunisia:

  • Dress conservatively and women should take a head scarf to wear.
  • Accept that not all mosques in Tunisia are open to non-Muslim tourists.
  • Remember that they are places of worship and you should remain quiet whilst inside Mosques and Mosque Courtyard. Shouting and swearing is not respectful.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking on the days you are visiting the mosques.
  • Take a water bottle with you as the weather in Tunisia can get very hot particularly in the summer months.
  • If you go inside mosques it is always best to go in with a guided tour.
  • Plan your visits around busy prayer times such as Friday Prayers.
  • If you don’t speak Arabic, your French may help you as Tunisia…

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Amy Green

Hi I’m Amy — travel blogger, dog lover, digital marketer. I write mainly about Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Getting into drones!