Dogondoutchi Tourist Places to Visit in Dogondoutchi, Dosso, Africa

Dogondoutchi Tourist Places to Visit in Dogondoutchi, Dosso, Africa

Dogondoutchi is a city belonging to the Dosso Region of Niger, located between 13°38′46″ N latitude and 4°01′44″ E longitude. It is the seat of the Dogondoutchi department, located near the Nigerian border, around 250 km east of the national capital, Niamey. Dogondoutchi is overlooked by the large “Dogon Doutchi” Mesa, and the city measures an altitude of 227 meters.

Dogondoutchi is a thriving trade centre and is also noted as a transportation center as its position on the road leading west to Niamey and east to Nigeria. Dogondoutchi is located in the vicinity of the village, called Lougou, which is the site of the battle fought between French forces and a local traditional group led by Sarraounia.

How to get Dogondoutchi?

Reaching Dogondoutchi by road would not be a difficult task for visitors as the city is situated on the highway called RN1, which connects Dogondoutchi to the west to Niamey and towards the east to the eastern Niger and nearby country Nigeria. Dogondoutchi can be reached by bus from Niamey.

Like the most cities and towns in Niger, Dogondoutchi is also served by the Diori Hamani International Airport, the most important airport of Dogondoutchi. Including Air France and Royal Air Maroc, this airport is served by many global airlines with scheduled flights from Addis Ababa, Ouagadougou, Paris, Istanbul, Casablanca, Algiers and Abidjan.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Dogondoutchi:

Like the rest of Niger, Muslims form the greater percentage of the Dogondoutchi population. Hausa is a widely spoken language in Dogondoutchi as the city is formed by the larger proportion of Hausa people. Dogondoutchi houses all types of modern and traditional shops and restaurants, but number is less.

What to do in Dogondoutchi?

Walking
Shopping
Cycling

Tourist Attractions in Dogondoutchi:

Mosques in Dogondoutchi:

Being a Muslim dominated city, Dogondoutchi houses many mosques, generally that are not allowed for visitors, but tourists can have the beauty of mosques from outside.

The National Museum of Niger:

The National Museum of Niger is one of the recognized tourist attractions of Niger, situated in the capital city, around 250 km away from Dogondoutchi. It is the place where visitors can get the complete picture of Nigerian history, people and languages. The museum is located in the complex constructed by French during the colonial rule and there is also a zoo within the complex. It is great to see a French establishment in Niger.

Grande Mosquée:

The Grande Mosquée in Niamey is a symbolic mosque, gifted to Niger by Gaddafi. The mosque has a minaret that can be climbed up, only through guided tour, costing around 1000F. Except prayer time, Fridays, and Muslim holidays, the mosque is allowed for visitors year round. This mosque is located around 250 km away from Dogondoutchi.

List of other places of interest in Dogondoutchi includes:

Grande Marché in Niamey
Cathedral de Maorey in Niamey
Centre Culturel Oumarou Ganda in Niamey
Palace of Sultan
W National Park
Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve
Centre Culturel Franco-Nigerien
Mosque of Agadez
Aïr Mountains

Best time to visit Dogondoutchi:

Dogondoutchi is a year round destination, especially the months of January, February, November and December are ideal to visit Dogondoutchi in Niger.

Accommodation options in Dogondoutchi:

The hospitality industry of Dogondoutchi is not at peak, so visitors can consider hotels in the capital city, Niamey, to make tour memorable. So below is provided hotels in Niamey that are around 250 km away from Dogondoutchi: