Islamic heritage · Wadi Humaythira, Marsa Alam، Red Sea
Sidi Abu Al-Hassan Al-Shadhili Mosque & Shrine
The premier Sufi shrine and mosque in the Eastern Desert of Wadi Humaythira, where the revered mystic Imam Abu Al-Hassan Al-Shadhili rests.
The story
Located in Wadi Humaythira about 145 km southwest of Marsa Alam. Imam Abu Al-Hassan Al-Shadhili (died 1258 AD) was a legendary Islamic mystic and founder of the Shadhiliyya Sufi order. He passed away here while traversing the desert toward the ancient Red Sea pilgrim port of Aydhab for the Hajj pilgrimage. The complex has expanded over centuries into a grand domed mosque and sanctuary welcoming pilgrims from across the globe.
Visiting tips
Best visited during winter and spring months to avoid intense desert heat. Accessible via paved desert highways connecting Marsa Alam and Aswan.