Things to do in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso): FESPACO, Palais Du Baloum Naba, Palais de Sanem Naaba, Musée de la Musique de Ouagadougou, West African Museum Program, 1 day-by-day itinerary, month-by-month weather, the best time to go and hotels.
According to real weather data (2023-2024 averages), the months with 18–33 °C daytime highs and under 100 mm of rain in Ouagadougou are: December.
Our 1 day-by-day plans for Ouagadougou last 3 days.
On site (flights excluded), our plans start at €450–700 per person for 3 days, including lodging, meals, visits and transport.
Our “Ouagadougou Essentials” plan: Day 1 — Arrival & context; Day 2 — Crafts & bronze; Day 3 — Market & departure.
Close to the tourist centre: Mess des Officiers (450 m), Hôtel Amiso (700 m), Hôtel Del Wendé (950 m). Our directory lists 178 hotels in Ouagadougou, to contact directly.
Some places to see in the centre: FESPACO, Palais Du Baloum Naba, Palais de Sanem Naaba, Palais Ouidi Naaba, Musée de la Musique de Ouagadougou, West African Museum Program.