Mali

Mali was home to powerful historic West African empires and the legendary trading city of Timbuktu.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

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Why go

Capital: Bamako

Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Best time: Nov–Feb

Weather: Hot, ranging from Sahelian to desert conditions

Top attractions: Bamako • Djenné • Mopti • Dogon Country • Niger River

Nature: Niger River • Sahel • Sahara • cliffs • savannah

Quick fact: Mali was home to powerful historic West African empires and the legendary trading city of Timbuktu.