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West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) is an non-governmental
membership driven organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of tourism in West and Central Africa Our mission is to present West/Central Africa’s Tourism attractions and potentials to the world, with a view to encouraging international business investments into the tourism sector.

- Generate an increase in the in-bound

traffic into the African region.
- Project her naturally endowed beauty, culture and history as top Tourist destination.

Nouadhibou, Mauritania's major commercial hub, is home to one of the world's most unique maritime graveyards. Over the d...
24/08/2026

Nouadhibou, Mauritania's major commercial hub, is home to one of the world's most unique maritime graveyards. Over the decades, more than 300 abandoned vessels from trawlers to naval cruisers were left to slowly dissolve, transforming the coastline into a hauntingly beautiful landscape.

The future of tourism isn’t being handed to us.It’s being built by the people bold enough to show up.AWFT 2026 | Paris |...
21/08/2026

The future of tourism isn’t being handed to us.
It’s being built by the people bold enough to show up.

AWFT 2026 | Paris | October 29–30

If sustainable tourism, African representation, and collective industry action matter to you, this is your room.

🔗 https://ypl.me/PSt

Côte d'Ivoire: Masques sacrés, défilés de rue et courses sur laguneLes festivals de Côte d'Ivoire sont une célébration v...
19/08/2026

Côte d'Ivoire: Masques sacrés, défilés de rue et courses sur lagune

Les festivals de Côte d'Ivoire sont une célébration vibrante de la tradition, de la communauté et de l'aventure. Dans l'ouest, le festival Wehede met à l'honneur l'héritage du peuple Wè à travers des danses masquées sacrées et des rituels ancestraux. Le Carnaval de Bouaké, très animé, investit les rues avec ses défilés colorés, sa musique et sa culture locale, tandis que le festival L'Ile à Adiaké captive les spectateurs grâce à des courses de pirogues palpitantes sur la lagune, illustrant ainsi les riches traditions côtières du pays.

Des cérémonies sacrées aux fêtes de rue pleines d'énergie en passant par des courses nautiques passionnantes, la Côte d'Ivoire offre des expériences culturelles inoubliables.

Costa do Marfim: Máscaras Sagradas, Desfiles de Rua e Corridas na LagoaOs festivais da Costa do Marfim são uma celebraçã...
19/08/2026

Costa do Marfim: Máscaras Sagradas, Desfiles de Rua e Corridas na Lagoa

Os festivais da Costa do Marfim são uma celebração vibrante de tradição, comunidade e aventura. No oeste, o Festival Wehede homenageia a herança do povo Wè com danças sagradas de máscaras e rituais ancestrais. O animado Carnaval de Bouaké preenche as ruas com desfiles coloridos, música e cultura local, enquanto o Festival L'Ele, em Adiaké, empolga os espectadores com emocionantes corridas de pirogas na lagoa, destacando as ricas tradições costeiras do país.

De cerimônias sagradas a celebrações de rua vibrantes e empolgantes corridas aquáticas, a Costa do Marfim oferece experiências culturais inesquecíveis.

𝘊𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘥'𝘐𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘳𝘦: 𝘚𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘴, 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 & 𝘓𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 Côte d'Ivoire's festivals are a vibrant celebration of tradi...
19/08/2026

𝘊𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘥'𝘐𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘳𝘦: 𝘚𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘴, 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 & 𝘓𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨

Côte d'Ivoire's festivals are a vibrant celebration of tradition, community, and adventure. In the west, the 𝘞𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 honours Wè heritage with sacred masked dances and ancestral rituals. The lively 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘰𝘶𝘢𝘬𝘦 fills the streets with colourful parades, music, and local culture, while 𝘓'𝘌𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 in Adiaké thrills spectators with exhilarating lagoon pirogue races, showcasing the country's rich coastal traditions.

From sacred ceremonies to energetic street celebrations and exciting water races, Côte d'Ivoire offers unforgettable cultural experiences.

Join our CEO, Ms Ola Wright, at the Aerowest Summit 2026!WATO is proud to announce that our Chief Executive Officer, Ms ...
18/08/2026

Join our CEO, Ms Ola Wright, at the Aerowest Summit 2026!

WATO is proud to announce that our Chief Executive Officer, Ms Ola Wright, will be among the distinguished speakers at the upcoming Aerowest Summit 2026.

Bringing together aviation, tourism and trade professionals, innovators and policymakers, the summit provides an important platform to explore the future of African aviation, technological innovation, sustainable development and stronger regional connectivity.

📅 2–4 September 2026
📍 Marriott Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

Secure your place and be part of the conversation shaping the future of aviation and connectivity in Africa.

👉 Register now at: https://www.aerowestafrica.com/register

Burkina Faso: Arte, Tradições Ancestrais e Orgulho CulturalBurkina Faso ganha vida por meio de festivais que celebram a ...
17/08/2026

Burkina Faso: Arte, Tradições Ancestrais e Orgulho Cultural

Burkina Faso ganha vida por meio de festivais que celebram a criatividade, o patrimônio e a comunidade. Em Koudougou, o festival The Atypical Nights of Koudougou (NAK) combina música, teatro e mostras de artesanato em uma celebração vibrante das artes africanas contemporâneas. Nas profundezas de Bodoukuy, os sagrados Rituais Noturnos de Máscaras Secretas (Masques Blancs) preservam tradições centenárias do povo Bwa, nas quais máscaras brancas dançam sob o manto da escuridão para homenagear os ancestrais e buscar sua proteção. Enquanto isso, a Semana Nacional da Cultura (SNC) transforma Bobo-Dioulasso no maior palco cultural do país, reunindo mais de 60 grupos étnicos para exibir música, dança, artesanato e esportes tradicionais.

Da expressão artística aos rituais sagrados e celebrações nacionais, Burkina Faso oferece uma jornada extraordinária ao coração da cultura da África Ocidental.

Burkina Faso: Art, traditions ancestrales et fierté culturelleLe Burkina Faso s'anime grâce à des festivals célébrant la...
17/08/2026

Burkina Faso: Art, traditions ancestrales et fierté culturelle

Le Burkina Faso s'anime grâce à des festivals célébrant la créativité, le patrimoine et la communauté. À Koudougou, les Nuits Atypiques de Koudougou (NAK) mêlent musique, théâtre et artisanat dans une célébration vibrante des arts africains contemporains. Au cœur de Bodoukuy, les rites sacrés des Masques Blancs perpétuent des traditions séculaires du peuple Bwa des masques blancs y dansent à la faveur de l'obscurité pour honorer les ancêtres et solliciter leur protection. Parallèlement, la Semaine Nationale de la Culture (SNC) transforme Bobo-Dioulasso en la plus grande scène culturelle du pays, réunissant plus de 60 groupes ethniques pour mettre à l'honneur la musique, la danse, l'artisanat et les sports traditionnels.

De l'expression artistique aux rites sacrés et aux célébrations nationales, le Burkina Faso offre un voyage remarquable au cœur de la culture ouest-africaine.

𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘴𝘰: 𝘈𝘳𝘵, 𝘈𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 & 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 Burkina Faso comes alive through festivals that celebrate creat...
17/08/2026

𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘴𝘰: 𝘈𝘳𝘵, 𝘈𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 & 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦

Burkina Faso comes alive through festivals that celebrate creativity, heritage, and community. In Koudougou, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘶 (𝘕𝘈𝘒) blends music, theatre, and artisan showcases into a vibrant celebration of contemporary African arts. Deep in Bodoukuy, the sacred 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 (𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘴) preserve centuries-old Bwa traditions, in which white masks dance under cover of darkness to honour ancestors and seek their protection. Meanwhile, 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 (𝘚𝘕𝘊) transforms Bobo-Dioulasso into the country's largest cultural stage, bringing together over 60 ethnic groups to showcase music, dance, crafts, and traditional sports.

From artistic expression to sacred rituals and national celebrations, Burkina Faso offers a remarkable journey into the heart of West African culture.

Niger: Horizons désertiques, fastes nomades et héritage des citadellesLes festivals du Niger mettent en lumière la beaut...
14/08/2026

Niger: Horizons désertiques, fastes nomades et héritage des citadelles

Les festivals du Niger mettent en lumière la beauté de ses riches traditions et de son patrimoine désertique. À Zinder, le 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮 anime la ville au rythme de la lutte traditionnelle, de la musique, des contes et de spectacles culturels hauts en couleur. La légendaire 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗲 d'Ingall réunit les nomades touaregs et wodaabés pour des courses de chameaux, des cérémonies éclatantes et l'emblématique danse du Guérewol. À Iferouane, le Festival de l'Aïr célèbre la culture touarègue à travers la musique du désert, les caravanes de chameaux, l'artisanat traditionnel et des nuits inoubliables sous les étoiles du Sahara.

Découvrez une destination où se rencontrent traditions ancestrales, culture nomade et paysages à couper le souffle.

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