El Mina Mosque
El Mina Mosque ("the harbour mosque") stands on the seafront beside Hurghada's port, with twin minarets and a large white dome. Entry is free outside prayer times, and you can walk there along the Corniche from the marina.
Right on the waterfront beside Hurghada's port stands El Mina Mosque, whose name means "the harbour mosque". Its two slender minarets and broad white dome, in a style borrowed from Ottoman mosques, make it the most recognisable building in town and a popular photo stop.
It serves the local community as a working mosque. Visitors who are modestly dressed are often welcome to look inside outside prayer times, and the floodlit building is at its most attractive after dark.
What to see
- The twin minarets and main dome
- The night-time lighting
- The view along the harbour and marina
Visiting
- Opening hours: outside prayer times; avoid Friday midday
- Dress: long trousers or skirt and covered shoulders; women cover their hair inside
- Getting there: taxi to the port, or walk along the Corniche from the marina
- Nearby: Hurghada Marina, Hurghada Museum
Getting there
Coordinates: 27.2294, 33.8429
Frequently asked questions
Can tourists visit El Mina Mosque in Hurghada?
Often, yes, if modestly dressed and outside prayer times. Avoid Friday midday.
What should I wear to El Mina Mosque?
Long trousers or a long skirt and covered shoulders. Women cover their hair inside.
How do I get to El Mina Mosque?
Take a taxi to the port or walk along the Corniche from Hurghada Marina. It looks best after dark, when it is lit up.