Dogon Country Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
a region of Mali
About Dogon Country
Dogon Country's villages lie among the plains, and especially the cliffs along theBandiagaraEscarpment. For obvious reasons, it's rather difficult to reach the steep cliffside villages, where the Dogons have lived to protect themselves from potentially hostile neighbors, as well as wild animals. Today, the vast majority of the population lives in the plains below the escarpment in more recently constructed villages, but the old homes remain, and are taken care of and in excellent shape. From the moment you step off the bus, open your car door, sit down in a restaurant, or have a stretch outside your hotel, you will most likely have someone offering to be your guide through Dogon Country. They can be quite insistent, annoying, and act to be offended if you yell at them to go away. Some tr
Where to Eat in Dogon Country
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chez Potasse
Dogon Country Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: