Photo: Ralf Steinberger · CC BY 2.0
Djenné
The largest mud-brick building in the world, replastered by the whole town each year.
About
The Great Mosque of Djenné is built entirely of sun-dried mud brick and plaster, with palm beams projecting from its walls that double as permanent scaffolding. Each year before the rains the town gathers for the crépissage, a festival in which residents replaster the entire building by hand in a single day. The old town around it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- The Great Mosque
- Monday market in the mosque square
- Annual crépissage festival
- Old town mud architecture
Things to book in Djenné
No experiences listed yet
Run a business here? List it on Zuri and be the first.
Where to stay in Djenné
Partner inventory
Check live prices for Djenné
Hotels sold through our booking partner, with real availability for your dates. Separate from the Zuri operators and directory listings above.