Larabanga Mosque

A must see if you're in the area. This is a unique piece of architecture that was very impressive to see. You can buy the tickets at a tourist office next to the mosque, even though you can't enter it; we came to the town with our host from Savannah lodge, so he arranged for the local guide of the mosque.

It was a brief stop to take a photograph but the caretakers of the place were really nice and the few community folks I met on the way to the place were really nice.
I’d recommend you pass through if you have the chance.

This structure is one of the most beautiful and oldest in the region. According to our guide it is the oldest mosque in West Africa being over 400 years old. Its history is fascinating and takes you on a journey of what life was back in the 1600's. According to history the founder of the mosque stood where the mystic stone was and threw a spear vowing that wherever the spear landed that is where he will build a Mosque. Remember it is a holy and respected place for Muslims so don't be disrespectful to them or their customs. It is amazingly tha this structure has been able to stand for this long even though there are some renovations made to it yearly. Also a perfect place to take pictures after the history lesson. The guides were so friendly and even helped us get a car to our next destination, carried our bags because they thought it was so heavy and never even asked for any payment after. We were amazed at their hospitality and generosity. Everything was just perfect.

This ancient mosque is the main highlight in the Larabanga township. The architecture of the mosque is very interesting and so is the history. Female tourists are not allowed in the mosque but can take a look from the miniature doors of the mosque that is a unique part of its design. The history of the mosque is closely linked to the mystic stone which is about 500m from the mosque. So if you are visiting this ancient mosque you might as well want to check out the mystic stone.
You can freely take pictures from the outside of the mosque. Since this mosque is still in use, Friday noons may not be an ideal time to visit because of the Muslims prayer. Maybe a little earlier or later. But if you are a Muslim visitor why not use that opportunity to explore the most at that time.
Larabanga is very close to the Mole game reserve. You might as well take the opportunity to explore the reserve and see some elephants.
Travel time to Larabanga may depend on where you are coming from but the road is in good condition.

Larabanga Ancient Mosque located in Larabang, a town 20 minutes drive from Damongo - regional capital of the Savanna region of Ghana. The mosque is said to be the oldest in Ghana. Roads leading to the mosque are very good to ply. My first time visit to the tourist site/mosque was enjoyable. No fixed/heavy site visit charges. There was a good your guide who gave us a talk about the edifice.
The mosque is still in use since it was built at an estimated date of around the 15C.
Next time, I'll plan to visit the site at exactly one of the 5 daily Muslim prayers as tourist are allowed access to the premises but not the inside unless it was time for prayer.

This was an incredible and interesting mosque. The locals were so enthusiastic about the history and for the modest donation it's certainly worth the visit.

Great historic site. The oldest mosque in West Africa built with mud and supported with bamboo sticks. Will recommend everyone who visits the Northern Region to visit the place

A part of Ghana everyone should try and visit. So much history

We stopped off at Larabanga on the way to Mole national park - really glad we did. We were shown around by a really knowledgable and kind guide. Definitely worth a visit to this unique site!

Worth a visit. Tour guide was great!

A very historic place with well guided tours.

Touching the walls of that ancient mosque, filled me with a spirit of invincibility.

It is good mosque, but make ready 100 ghc or some to listeh the history of the place. I had with my drone, took amazing photos

Holistic grounds preserving ancient religion and beliefs

The Larabanga Mosque was built around 1400 AD by a Arab trader who was passing through the area and saw a dream and was instructed to build the mosque. It is built with locally available material viz. mud and reeds. This is the oldest Mosque in West Africa and is known as the "Makkah of West Africa" The architectural style is Sudanese. Must visit.

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History has it that, it is the first mosque in ancient Ghana. The people have kept it architecture till date. Not too far from the mosque is a mystic stone which no one could relocate.

Very interesting but be careful: ONLY Muslim people have access to this building. Nevertheless my wife went in because we were not informed about the situation. Nothing special inside but people were very angry about this break of their rules with endless palaver and excuses from my side

Interesting place - Mosque built in the Sudanese architectural style.
It is the oldest mosque in the country and one of the oldest in West Africa. It was as the "Mecca of West Africa" and was founded in 1421.

Believed to be the oldest mosque in Ghana. I think they should develop a resting place for tourists especially when different groups of people arrive at the same time.