EXPLORE

Where to go

Eight regions, eight faces of Niger.

EXPLORE

One map, eight regions to explore

Click on a region to discover its must-see sites, recommended tours and best times to visit — from Agadez to Zinder, via Niamey and Tillabéri.

Niamey Traditional architecture

Traditional architecture

Niamey

The capital, set on the banks of the Niger River, between lively markets, the national museum and sunsets over the river.
Gateway to the desert

Agadez

Gateway to the Sahara, the largest region in the country brings together the Aïr massif, the Ténéré desert and the UNESCO-listed old city.
River & wildlife

Tillabéri

Along the Niger River, the region is home to W National Park and the giraffes of Kouré.
Sultanate city

Zinder

Former capital of the Damagaram sultanate, famous for its palace and decorated facades.
Lands of the Ader

Tahoua

A region of plateaux and valleys in the centre-west, a crossroads between the Sahel and the Sahara.
Hausa crossroads

Maradi

The Hausa economic capital, known for its markets and craftsmanship.
Land of the Djermakoye

Dosso

South-western region, seat of the traditional Djermakoye chieftaincy.
At the gates of Lake Chad

Diffa

The easternmost region, between dunes and the shores of Lake Chad.