"MALI: AN AMAZING COUNTRY" Top 5 Page for this destination Mali by Elisabcn

Mali Travel Guide: 1,131 reviews and 2,624 photos

A corner of Africa where its people, colors and traditions are the main touristic attraction.

A place where its night sky is still a dazzling dome of stars . . .

Welcome and enjoy my memories of Mali . . .

My top ten of Mali

-Mud architecture
-All the colors of Mali
-Djennée's market
-Mopti's harbor
-Children
-To sail Niger River on a pinasse (well, it's almost impossible to avoid!)
-People watching
-Trekking to Dogon country
-Watch the stars from a terrace in the Dogon country
-Baobabs

Pros and Cons

Pros:amazing culture and colors
Cons:long distances
In a nutshell:All the colors of Mali

Last visit to Mali: Dec 2007
Intro Updated Apr 16, 2009
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Reviews (35)

Other constructions Local Customs (11)

In small villages it will happen to you to see this kind of constructions (picture 1). They are, together with mud huts... more travel advice

MOPTI: the port Things to Do (19)

For me Mopti’s harbor is one of the main attractions in Mali. I could compare it to Djennée’s market. Mopti’s harbor is... more travel advice

Local fabrics Local Customs (11)

These fabrics form part of Malian clothes. They are made of natural materials and decorated using natural dyes. We are... more travel advice

Local masked dances Local Customs (11)

This could be considered as a tourist trap as well. During your excursion to the Dogon country it will be almost... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (3)
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Comments (10)

toonsarah Jun 19, 2011 at 12:45 PM Report Abuse

Great page! You've inspired me to want to see Mali for myself. I love all your photos but especially those of the people, and of those, the children :-)
willy_wonka Apr 13, 2011 at 8:52 PM Report Abuse

a great page on a very interesting place. i don't think i could handle the hot crowded markets either, i like space! a cruise on the river in sunset, if boring, would still be relaxing and what i need right now!
Tijavi Jan 31, 2011 at 10:02 AM Report Abuse

Great local custom tips and pics and the story about the little boy holding your hand while walking along banks of the Niger River is so sweet! Thanks for sharing.
mircaskirca Jul 13, 2010 at 10:20 AM Report Abuse

I have a special affection for Mali - mostly for the wonderful music :) But there is much more :) Amazing Djenné's Mosque and picturesque market! Would not want to miss Bandigara fall and Dogon country as well. And oh, loved the mud huts and granaries! :)
pfsmalo Dec 17, 2009 at 3:40 AM Report Abuse

Enjoyed another little tour through your pics and tips.
karentids Apr 25, 2009 at 7:06 AM Report Abuse

I leave for Tunisia in a few hours, trying to tear myself away from your Mali pages, it is top of my list after my return trip to Ghana in Sept.
MalenaN Apr 16, 2009 at 6:44 AM Report Abuse

To visit Djenne's market sounds wonderful and to walk along the river in Segou too! Great tips and photos Elisa! I would very much like to visit Mali one day!
gilabrand Dec 22, 2008 at 2:49 AM Report Abuse

Good customs tips!
Redang Oct 31, 2008 at 1:09 PM Report Abuse

interesante página
madamx Jun 11, 2008 at 6:51 PM Report Abuse

Very informative and well-written tips ~ Helen