Guerewol Tour, 9 Days( Sept 23rd – Oct 1st, 2024 )

Day 1: Arrival in Niamey

You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel in Niamey

Hotel : TERMINUS or Grand Hotel

Day 2: Visa Process

Today, the visa formalities will be sorted out, and then you’ll explore Niamey, the capital of Niger. Enjoy a relaxing excursion on the Niger River, where you’ll visit fishing villages, encounter hippos, and explore the museum and the heart of the city.

Meal included: Breakfast

Hotel : TERMINUS or Grand Hotel

Day 3  : Flight: Niamey-Agadez (2 or 3 hours)

The domestic flight to Agadez has flexible schedules; you might fly directly to Agadez or make a stop in Zinder. Therefore, your arrival time in Agadez around 10:00 AM is approximate. In the evening, explore the vibrant city, including the stunning Great Mosque and its imposing minaret. The historic city of Agadez, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a unique charm and rich heritage.

Meal included: Breakfast

Hotel : Hotel Ténéré or hotel de la paix 

Day 4 & 5 : Guerewol Festival

Participate in the Guerewol festival. After breakfast, drive to the festival site of Guerewol between Abalak and Agadez. The Guerewol Festival is an annual courtship ritual competition among the Wodaabe Fula people. Young men, dressed in elaborate ornamentation and traditional face painting, form lines to dance and sing, competing for the attention of marriageable young women. This ancient tradition presents a unique challenge for the youth, but above all, it’s a source of pride, bringing individuals together for a grand gathering to affirm their identity: the celebration of beauty. During the festival, you will spend 3 days and 2 nights under tents.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Camping in tents

Day 6: Guerewol site – Tahoua

Today, we bid farewell to our Fulani friends as our participation in Guerewol comes to an end. We embark on a 5-hour drive to reach Tahoua. Along the way, we’ll transfer via the Tablak pond and pass by some nomadic Tuareg camps. There will be stops for visits en route. Overnight accommodation at either Tarka Hotel or Marianne Hotel in Tahoua, with half-board included.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hotel : Hotel Tarka or Marianne 

Day 7: Yaama -Dogon Doutchi or Dosso

We depart from Tahoua, making stops in small villages like Yama Hausa, known for its Sudanese-style architecture. In Yama Hausa, several charming little mosques stand out, and one of them has received the Agha Khan Prize. During our journey, we’ll have lunch in Birni Konni. The road construction is a project promised by the state of Niger, and we hope it will be completed before the festival period. If not, we’ll adjust our route and spend the night in Dogon Doutchi. Accommodations for the night will be in a camp (referred to as a hut), where you will find clean rooms with showers.

For dinner, we’ll enjoy a meal at a cozy local restaurant, complete with waitresses serving Togolese and Beninese beer.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Hostel in Dogon doutchi or Dosso

Day 8: Dosso-Kouré-Niamey

We’ll start our day by stopping at the Djermakoye Palace, the residence of the Honorable Sultan Djerma, in Via Dosso. Afterward, we’ll leave the beaten path and venture into the Kouré grazing area, where the last herds of giraffes roam freely in West Africa. The coexistence with nomads and sedentary communities is harmonious. In the afternoon, we’ll explore Niamey, visiting its monuments and indulging in souvenir shopping. Finally, before heading to the airport for your night flight, we’ll enjoy our last meal together.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Hotel Ténéré or Hotel de la paix

Day 9: Niamey – Depart

After breakfast the time is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight or extend your stay in Niamey.

Meals: Breakfast