Monday Market

Vibrant weekly market in front of the Great Mosque

The weekly Monday market fills the grand square in front of the Great Mosque with traders from across the region. Salt, cloth, fish, spices, livestock, and vegetables are all on offer. The atmosphere is extraordinary — hundreds of people in brightly coloured clothing against the mud-brick backdrop of the mosque. Arrive early for the best light and the fullest stalls.

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