Lalla Abla Mosque 🇲🇦

Located in Tangier, Morocco, the Lalla Abla Mosque—also commonly called the Port Mosque—offers a modern touch to the city's historic waterfront. Completed in 2017 and officially dedicated by King Mohammed VI in July 2018, this impressive structure replaced a smaller mosque that previously stood nearby. When you visit, you will find it occupying a prominent 5,712 square-meter plot right on Tangier's fishing port, an area that was inaugurated by King Mohammed VI just weeks earlier in June 2018.

As you explore the site, you can appreciate its deep royal ties and thoughtful design. The mosque is named in honor of King Mohammed VI's grandmother, Lalla Abla bint Tahar. This homage beautifully echoes the dedication of Tangier's Mohammed V Mosque 35 years earlier, which was named for her husband and the King's grandfather.

Architecturally, the Lalla Abla Mosque is built to accommodate the community, hosting over 1,900 worshippers across two distinct prayer halls designed separately for men and women. Whether you are taking in its coastal setting on the active fishing port or admiring its meaningful legacy, visiting this key landmark gives you a unique look into Tangier's contemporary spiritual architecture and royal heritage.

What to see at Lalla Abla Mosque

• Located on a prominent 5,712 square-meter plot at Tangier's fishing port
• Dedicated by King Mohammed VI in July 2018
• Named after King Mohammed VI's grandmother, Lalla Abla bint Tahar
• Features two separate prayer halls capable of hosting over 1,900 worshippers
• Replaced a smaller nearby mosque formerly known as the Port Mosque

Visiting tips

Note that the mosque features separate prayer halls for men and women when visiting its location on Tangier's fishing port.

How long: 1 hour · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Lalla Abla Mosque is easy to reach on Tangier’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Tangier travel guide.