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Place · Casbah

Great Mosque (Djamaa el Kebir)الجامع الكبير

One of the oldest mosques in the city, beside Place des Martyrs: a short exterior stop; entry rules for non-Muslim visitors vary, so ask at the gate.

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Rules in force · 6The Casbah is stairs and narrow lanes
  • Algeria ↗Most visitors need a visa arranged in advance through an Algerian consulate, often with a hotel booking or invitation; check the current rules for your passport with the consulate.
  • Algeria ↗Travel in the deep south (Tassili n'Ajjer, Hoggar) is generally done with a licensed local agency; check requirements before booking.
  • Algeria ↗Declare foreign currency on arrival if required and exchange only at banks or official bureaux; keep receipts.
  • Algiers and the central coast ↗Drive between towns in daylight only; police checkpoints are common, so keep your passport with you.
  • Algiers ↗The Casbah is stairs and narrow lanes: bags stay at the hotel and the walk goes with a local guide.
  • Algiers ↗Foreign cards are rarely accepted: exchange euros at a bank or hotel bureau before you need cash.

Key facts

Time on site
15–20 min
p95 30 min
Price
on site
Hours
unknown
Best time
unknown
28″ bags
No
Casbah: forbidden

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Time on site (minutes)

10
min
15
worthwhile
20
typical
30
p95

Visiting rules and prayer-time closures are not printed until verified; ask at the gate.

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Getting in

Stop
Rue de la Marine, at the foot of the Casbah
Exit
—
Ticket
on site · official site
Stairs
note: none of note
Shoes
Shoes off inside prayer areas.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Busiest around Friday midday prayers.
Sensory load
3/5
Exposure
high

Bailouts

  • heat: Café on Place des Martyrs (AC)

Nearest rescue anchor: B — Upper lane café seating (field-verify)

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    Red lines

    • Shoulders and knees covered; women may need a headscarf.
    • Do not photograph worshippers.
    • Avoid Friday midday prayers.

    Nearby

    Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

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