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Burkina Faso Ouagadougou travel guide
11 things to do in Ouagadougou. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Ouagadougou
- Ouagadougou Cathedral — Catholic cathedral in Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Musée de la musique de Ouagadougou — music museum in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Maison du Peuple — theatre in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Great Mosque of Ouagadougou — Mosque in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Musée national du Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Memorial Thomas Sankara — Memorial and public space in Ouagadougou in tribute to Captain Thomas Sankara and his 12 companions murdered on 15 October 1987 (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Monument to National Heroes — monument in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Bangr Weogo Park — national park in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Bangr Weoogo Park — It is one of the most amazing urban parks in the world and has an impressive host of animals and plant life.It is located in Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Place de la Révolution — Historic public space in Burkina Faso (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Filmmakers’ square — Monument to African cinema in Ouagadougou (visit ≈ 15 min)
1-day Ouagadougou walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 7 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 7.8 km · 10,600 steps · 1 h 44 min on the way): Filmmakers’ square → Maison du Peuple → Musée de la musique de Ouagadougou → Memorial Thomas Sankara → Great Mosque of Ouagadougou → Ouagadougou Cathedral → Place de la Révolution
Good to know before visiting Ouagadougou
- Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
- Warning: Many governments advise against travel to all or much of the country; check current official advice.
- Warning: A 2025 law criminalises same-sex relations; check official travel advice.
- Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention and use repellent.
- The currency is the CFA franc; cash matters and cards are limited.
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often; check official government sources before you travel.
- Emergency: police 17, fire 18
- Plugs: C/E, 220V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Burkina Faso, Wikivoyage — Burkina Faso, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Ouagadougou travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Ouagadougou?
- The top 7 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Ouagadougou?
- Highlights: Ouagadougou Cathedral, Musée de la musique de Ouagadougou, Maison du Peuple, Great Mosque of Ouagadougou and Musée national du Burkina Faso. The map has 11 things to do in total.
- What is the emergency number in Ouagadougou?
- Emergency: police 17, fire 18.
- Do you tip in Ouagadougou?
- About 10% is customary.
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