Agadez Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
urban commune in Niger
About Agadez
Founded in the 11th century, Agadez was an important stop for caravans crossing the Saharan Desert for centuries. Agadez was held by the Mali Empire during part of the 14th century, captured by the Songhai Empire in 1515, and controlled by Bornu in the 17th century. It remained a trade center until the late 19th century. During much of this time it was a center of Islamic learning and the seat of several sultanates before its capture by the French in 1900. It is a center of Tuareg culture, and of unrest: there have been Tuareg rebellions in 1990-1995 and 2007-present. The Tuareg are renowned for their metal and leather workings. The region around Agadez is known for its spectacular desert and mountain scenery. It is also the center of one of the largest uranium mining regions on Earth. The
Top Attractions in Agadez
Explore the best things to see and do in Agadez:
- ★Mosque of Agadez
- ★Sultan's Palace of Agadez
Where to Eat in Agadez
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Le Piliers
Where to Stay in Agadez
- 🏨Etoile du Tenere
- 🏨Hotel de la Paix
- 🏨La Tendé
- 🏨Pension Tellit
Agadez Travel Guide Sections
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