Travel advice: most governments advise against travel. Check your government’s current advice before considering a trip.
Mali gave the world desert blues and some of the most astonishing mud architecture on earth. Conflict means most governments currently advise against all travel.
Did you know? The Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud-brick building in the world.
Travel advice: Most governments currently advise against all or most travel here. Check your government’s advice before considering a trip.
Known for
- The Great Mosque of Djenné
- Timbuktu’s manuscripts
- Dogon Country
- Music from Bamako
Did you know?
The Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mud-brick building in the world.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Mali’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Mali.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mali?
Bamako.
What currency does Mali use?
West African CFA franc.
What languages are spoken in Mali?
Bambara and 12 other national languages; French is a working language.
When is the best time to visit Mali?
Nov to Feb.
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