Nakore Mosque
Nakore, Upper West
An ancient earthen mosque in the village of Nakore, south-west of Wa.
Gyesi Boako
Visiting information
- Address
- Wa Municipal - Upper West Region.
- Opening information
- 5:15 AM to 7:00 PM daily to match the schedule of the five daily Islamic prayers.
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information has not been verified for this place.
- Suggested time
- The best time to visit the Nakore Mosque is during the dry season, from November to March.
About this place
The Nakore Mosque is built in the Sudano-Sahelian style of mud and timber found across the western Sahel, with buttressed walls and projecting wooden beams. It is one of the ancient mosques of northern Ghana recorded by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board and listed by Ghana's national tourism portal. The mosque stands in the village of Nakore in the Upper West Region.
District profile
Nakore
Nakore is a village south-west of Wa in the Upper West Region.
Why stay here: Nakore holds an ancient earthen mosque listed by Ghana's heritage and tourism authorities.
Atmosphere: A small rural community built around one of Ghana's oldest Sudano-Sahelian mosques.
Nakore is a short road journey from Wa.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Nakore and the wider Upper West.
Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary WechiauA community-run sanctuary on the Black Volta protecting one of Ghana's two remaining hippopotamus populations. The best time to visit the Wechiau Community Hippopotamus Sanctuary is during the dry season, spanning from November to March. This window offers the highest probability of clear wildlife viewing and smooth travel conditions.
Gwollu Defence Wall GwolluA nineteenth-century earthen wall built around Gwollu to protect the town from slave raiders. The best time to visit the Gwollu Slave Defence Wall is during the dry, cooler months from November to February, when travel roads are easier to navigate and outdoor exploration is most.
Wa Naa's Palace WaThe mud-brick palace of the Wa Naa, overlord of the Wala Traditional Area, in the centre of Wa. The Wa Naa's Palace is fully operational and open to visitors all year round.While weather patterns and festivals create peak travel windows, the palace doors do not close to the public. You can visit on any day of the year that suits your schedule.
Recommended district
Nakore
Nakore holds an ancient earthen mosque listed by Ghana's heritage and tourism authorities.
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Sources and verification
Status: Verified. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.
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