Geography & context
Sidi Ifni (سيدي إفني) is a coastal Atlantic town in southern Morocco, in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region. Located at roughly 29.38° north latitude and 10.17° west longitude, on the ocean's edge atop cliffs, it has a mild, often foggy oceanic climate: temperate temperatures all year. A former Spanish enclave with Art Deco architecture, renowned for its fishing, Sidi Ifni sees its coastal position and low latitude give its prayer times a small seasonal swing.
History & religious heritage
Sidi Ifni was a Spanish enclave (Ifni) until its retrocession to Morocco in 1969. From this past the town keeps a singular Art Deco architecture, around its old square and its port. Renowned for its fishing, it is also rooted in the Chleuh culture of the Aït Baamrane. Religious practice here follows the Maliki rite.
Religious life in Sidi Ifni
Religious life in Sidi Ifni sits within the Maliki Islamic tradition, in an Amazigh (Aït Baamrane) setting. The town's mosques set the rhythm of daily life for the population of fishermen and residents. The Friday prayer brings together a large crowd. Ramadan is lived with a strong communal dimension. One mosque bears the name of Tariq ibn Ziyad, conqueror of Andalusia.
Hijri calendar & local specifics
As everywhere in Morocco, the Hijri calendar in Sidi Ifni follows rukyat, the official sighting of the crescent moon announced by the Ministry of Habous. This method can produce a one-day difference from the Saudi calendar, notably for Ramadan and the two Eids. During Ramadan, Morocco suspends summer time, shifting all prayer times by about an hour for the duration of the month.
Climate & effect on prayer times
The Atlantic coastal position and low latitude (~29.4° N) give Sidi Ifni prayer times with a small seasonal swing, under a mild climate. In winter, Fajr is observed around 06:40 and Maghrib around 18:10; in summer, Fajr falls around 04:55 and Isha around 22:00–22:25 depending on the method. Located far to the west, the town has late sunsets by the clock, over the Atlantic. The published times follow the Ministry of Habous method.
Notable mosques
Sidi Ifni has several mosques. Here are some of the most notable.
'Al-Fath' ('the victory, the opening') is the title of Surah 48 of the Quran. One of the town's main mosques.
2. Mosquée Tariq ibn Ziyad
مسجد طارق بن زياد
Rue el Mariniyine
View on Maps ↗A mosque dedicated to Tariq ibn Ziyad, the Berber commander who led the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711.
A mosque dedicated to Othman ibn Affan, the third rightly-guided caliph.
'Al-Qods' is the Arabic name for Jerusalem, the third holiest site of Islam. A mosque in the town.
Content verified on 18 September 2026.