
🌎 Ghana 🇬🇭
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📍 Larabanga Ancient Mosque
✈️ Tamale Airport (TML)
🚗 159.1 KM
⏱️ 3 hours, 10 minutes
The Larabanga Ancient Mosque, a revered and ancient mud-brick mosque in Ghana, is generally accessible by road, often as part of a visit to nearby Mole National Park, though roads can be challenging during the rainy season (May-October). A local guide is highly recommended and often mandatory for cultural context and proper etiquette, with visits typically restricted to viewing the exterior unless Muslim, and women usually needing to cover their heads. Expect a small entrance fee or donation and a negotiable guide fee, making it an affordable experience. A typical visit duration is around 30-60 minutes, focusing on the mosque's history and unique Sudanic architecture, but can extend if combined with a village tour. Respectful behavior, modest dress, and awareness of its active religious significance are paramount.