Burkina Faso's capital at the edge of the Sahel — Africa's biggest film festival FESPACO and authentic West African soul.
"Ouaga" is West Africa's cultural capital and home to FESPACO film festival, the world's largest African cinema festival. Mossi tradition, vibrant craft markets, and unique Sahelian architecture make it a truly distinctive destination.
100K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
November–February — cool, dry, FESPACO every other year in February
Top sights & experiences
- 🎬 FESPACO Film Festival
- 🏛️ Musée National du Burkina Faso
- 🎭 Village Artisanal de Ouagadougou
- 🕌 Grande Mosquée de Ouagadougou
- 🐊 Mare aux Hippos, Bala
- 🌆 Ouaga 2000 District
Perfect for
CultureCraftsFestivals
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