"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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