"A Saharan zaouia holding the tomb of the Tijaniyya's first successor, at the heart of Africa's largest Sufi network"
Zaouia Tidjania, Tamaxine
Tamacine, Touggourt, Algeria
In the Saharan oasis town of Tamacine, one of the largest zaouias of the Tijaniyya Sufi order holds the tomb of Sidi al-Hajj Ali ibn Isa Tamasini (1766-1844) — the designated successor of Ahmad al-Tijani and the spiritual authority recognized as qutb after the founder's death.
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Quick Facts
Location
Tamacine, Touggourt, Algeria
Coordinates
33.0044, 6.0109
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
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Sidi Ali Tamasini was the designated successor of Ahmad al-Tijani.
Origin Story
Ahmad al-Tijani designated Sidi Ali as khalifa. After the founder's death in 1815, Sidi Ali was recognized as qutb.
Key Figures
Sidi al-Hajj Ali ibn Isa Tamasini
Khalifa, recognized as qutb
Ahmad al-Tijani
Founder of the Tijaniyya
Spiritual Lineage
From Ahmad al-Tijani through Sidi Ali to the global Tijaniyya network.
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