Built in 1827, the Al-Maghribi Mosque was established to honor Sheikh Muhammad Al-Maghribi, a revered religious figure who journeyed from the far west of the Maghreb and eventually settled in Latakia, Syria.
The mosque has remarkably retained its original architectural style, with minimal alterations since its construction—preserving the authenticity of its design over the centuries.
Local tradition holds that the mosque was built through the contributions of neighborhood residents, in tribute to the Sheikh’s role in promoting moral values and the spread of knowledge within the community.






