Sahelian architecture and village mosques

Explore the forms of homes and places of worship your companion can identify precisely. Materials vary: do not assume a building is made of earth without confirmation. Start with permitted exterior views and respect religious practices.

Things to see and do

• Compare visible building forms and shaded spaces.
• Ask which materials are actually used.
• Observe a place of worship from outside if the visit is accepted.

Good to know

Confirm rules with the people responsible for the site. A mosque is not a museum: respect dress, prayer times and photography rules.