📜 Sacred site built on a beach in the ancient fishing village of Ouakam outside Dakar, completed in 1997. Designed by architect Cheikh Ngom, featuring two towering minarets offering unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean.Why Go🌊 Breathtaking ocean views 🕌 Important Muslim pilgrimage site 🏛️ Unique architectural blend of modernism and traditional Islamic design 🏊 Nearby beach offers great swimming, snorkeling, and surfingWhy Avoid🚫 Inside not open to non-Muslim visitorsTips🚶 Reachable from the road by a long staircase or cab, also by boat 🎣 Local fishermen sell fresh fish in the late afternoon