Burkina Faso

About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso showcases Sahel architecture, vibrant markets, and the Sindou rock formations.

Wonderful Tourist Locations

Must-see destinations and iconic landmarks in Burkina Faso.

Grand Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso

Sudano-Sahelian mud-brick architecture.

Ruins of Loropéni

UNESCO ancient stone fortress.

Sindou Peaks

Dramatic sandstone rock needles.

Top Restaurants in Burkina Faso

Famous dining destinations, local flavours, and must-try culinary experiences.

Burkinabé

La Paillote

Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou's premier restaurant serves Burkinabé classics—riz gras, tô with sauce gombo, and grilled capiti fish—in an elegant garden pavilion with live balafon music. Diplomats and the city's elite gather here for celebrations and business dinners. The capital's benchmark for refined West African cuisine.

Burkinabé-French

Le Vert Galant

Ouagadougou

A longstanding Ouagadougou institution, Le Vert Galant offers French-Burkinabé fusion with poulet bicyclette, attiéké, and imported wines in a colonial villa setting. Its terrace shaded by mango trees is a favorite lunch spot. A bridge between Sahelian tradition and French culinary influence.

Burkinabé

Maquis Le Jardin

Ouagadougou

This popular open-air maquis in Ouagadougou serves grilled brochettes, foutou, and cold Flag beer to a lively mix of locals and expatriates. Unpretentious and generous, it embodies the convivial spirit of Burkinabé street dining. An authentic taste of everyday life in the capital.