Ouagadougou Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Burkina Faso
About Ouagadougou
The dominant ethnicity is Mossi (60%), but many other tribes are also represented (Samo, Gourounsi, Lobi, etc). Languages spoken:French, Moore, some Jula (derivative of Bambara). The primary language spoken by the general population is Moore. However, many merchants, shopkeepers, taxi drivers, and restaurant and hotel staff will speak at least some French. In the nicer parts of town, most people speak excellent French. Some people speak English. Its climate is classified as hot semi-arid (BSh) with the rainy season from June to September. Daytime temperatures are hot all the year, but are hottest from February to May.
Top Attractions in Ouagadougou
Explore the best things to see and do in Ouagadougou:
- ★Bangr Weogo park
- ★FESPACO
- ★Garden of Ouaga-Loudun Friendship
- ★Grand Mosque of Ouagadougou
- ★Laongo
- ★La Place du Grand Lyon
- ★L'Unité Pédagogique
- ★Musée de Manega
Where to Eat in Ouagadougou
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴l'Eau Vive
- 🍴Le Coq Bleu
- 🍴Le Verdoyant
- 🍴Le Vert Galant
Where to Stay in Ouagadougou
- 🏨Benoua Lodge Hotel a Ouagadougou
- 🏨Bravia Hotel Ouagadougou
- 🏨Cailcedrat
- 🏨Hotel Palm Beach
- 🏨Hotel Ricardo
- 🏨Hotel Yibi
Ouagadougou Travel Guide Sections
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