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Hassan Pasha Mosque

Mosque

Built by the Ottoman leader Hassan Pasha, the Hassan Pasha Mosque in Oran draws visitors for North African Islamic architecture and elevated views from the Casbah quarter.

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Hassan Pasha Mosque essentials

Address: Hassan Pasha Mosque (La Grande Mosquée Hassan Pacha), Oran, Oran Province, Algeria
Hours: Open during standard mosque hours for prayer (visitors should check locally)
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About Hassan Pasha Mosque

The Hassan Pasha Mosque (Mosquée Hassan Pacha) is an Ottoman-era mosque in the old city of Oran, Algeria, named for an Ottoman governor.

The building dates to the late 18th century and follows Ottoman mosque forms with a main prayer hall and a prominent minaret; it has been a local religious landmark in Oran’s historic quarter.

It sits within Oran’s old town near the harbor area and the Casbah, forming part of the city’s Ottoman and later urban development.

  • Context: Located within Oran’s historic old town, the mosque dates from the Ottoman period and is a visible element of the city’s Ottoman-era urban fabric.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Hassan Pasha Mosque

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit Oran and its Ottoman-era sites.

Spring/Autumn
March-May, September-November · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Pleasant weather for walking Oran's hilltop promenades and mosque precincts.

Weather & Climate near Hassan Pasha Mosque

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 6° - 17° 11° 46 mm some cloud 74% 3.6 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
February Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 40 mm some cloud 72% 3.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.8h
March Very Good 8° - 19° 14° 45 mm some cloud 70% 3.4 m/s 1.1 high 11.8h
April Excellent 10° - 21° 15° 33 mm some cloud 68% 4.2 m/s 1.5 high 13.0h
May Ideal 13° - 23° 18° 27 mm some cloud 65% 3.9 m/s 1.9 very high 13.9h
June Ideal 17° - 26° 21° 5 mm mostly sunny 60% 4.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.4h
July Ideal 19° - 29° 24° 2 mm mostly sunny 55% 3.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 2 mm mostly sunny 57% 3.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.3h
September Ideal 18° - 28° 23° 13 mm mostly sunny 64% 3.4 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Ideal 14° - 24° 19° 26 mm mostly sunny 66% 3.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.2h
November Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 45 mm some cloud 71% 3.3 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.2h
December Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 45 mm some cloud 74% 3.4 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Hassan Pasha Mosque

The mosque is located in Oran city; it is reachable by local bus or taxi from central Oran. The city’s main rail and bus stations are the usual regional gateways.

Tips for Visiting Hassan Pasha Mosque

  • Visit outside prayer times to observe ornamental details-tilework and calligraphy-without crowds.
  • Combine the mosque visit with a walking tour of Oran's Ottoman quarter to see other examples of 18th‑ and 19th‑century civic architecture.
  • Be mindful of local customs and dress when visiting during religious holidays.