Al-Sahaba Mosque

Al-Sahaba Mosque stands beside the Old Market in Sharm El Sheikh, where its domes and twin minarets rise above the surrounding streets. Its design brings together Fatimid, Mamluk and Ottoman influences, with detailed stonework across the exterior. Visit to see the architecture and take in a quieter cultural stop amid the market’s shops and restaurants. The building is especially striking after dark, when its exterior is lit; allow time to explore the nearby Old Market too.

Architectural influences

Al-Sahaba Mosque combines elements associated with Fatimid, Mamluk and Ottoman design. The influences come together across the building’s exterior, where patterned stonework and decorative facades reward a closer look. Domes and two minarets give the mosque a distinctive profile above the Old Market.

The mosque was designed by Fouad Tawfik. It is a modern place of worship, despite an appearance that can suggest a much older building. Accounts differ on its construction date and the minarets’ height, so those details are best left aside.

A stop in the Old Market

The mosque sits beside Sharm El Sheikh’s Old Market, a district of shops, bazaars and restaurants. The setting makes it easy to add a visit to a market walk, with the mosque providing a landmark among the surrounding streets. The area also has places serving fish and seafood from the Sinai coast.

The building is open to visitors of different faiths outside prayer times. Modest clothing is appropriate for a visit; long sleeves and trousers are practical choices, and you can bring your own scarf. Leave time to view the exterior from the market, where its evening lighting gives the building a different presence.