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Bou Ismaïl

Bou Ismaïl is a town in Tipaza district, Algeria of about 22,411 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit: 114 mosques & dargahs, 42 forts & heritage and 29 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, Mahelma and Mustapha Tchaker Stadium.

36.6426° N, 2.6901° EPop. 22,411

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km240
Must-see49
Notable201
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bou Ismaïl

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:03 pm

102 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bou Ismaïl
  2. Mosquée Abi Dhar El Ghifarimosque or dargah · 30 min
  3. Mahelmamosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Place du 1er Novembreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Royal Mausoleum of Mauretaniatomb · 1.5 hrs
  6. Phare de Tipazamosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Bou Ismaïl
Today’s loopBou IsmaïlStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bou Ismaïl?

Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania (tomb, about 18 km), The Ancient Mosque in Bou Ismaïl (mosque, about 1 km), Sidi Boumaazza (beach, about 1 km), Mosquée Omar Ibn El Khattab (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Mahelma (mosque or dargah, about 22 km), Mustapha Tchaker Stadium (attraction, about 27 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bou Ismaïl?

240 places on Spotwander: 114 mosques & dargahs, 42 forts & heritage, 29 beaches & coast, 17 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest dargah to Bou Ismaïl?

The Ancient Mosque in Bou Ismaïl, about 1 km by road; Mosquée Omar Ibn El Khattab (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bou Ismaïl?

Place du 1er Novembre, about 9 km by road; placette Aouiguer ساحة عويغر (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bou Ismaïl?

Start in Bou Ismaïl, visit Mosquée Abi Dhar El Ghifari, then Mahelma, then Place du 1er Novembre, then Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, then Phare de Tipaza, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.