Awjila and the adjoining oasis of Jalu are isolated, the only towns on the desert highway between Ajdabiya, 250 kilometres (160 mi) to the northwest, and Kufra, 625 kilometres (388 mi) to the southeast.[1] The oasis produces high quality dates.[2] The people of the oasis are mainly Berber, and some still speak a Berber-origin language.[3] As of 2005 the Awjila language was highly endangered.[4] The mosque is located in the old city area of Awjila.[1]