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Ouahigouya: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso, situated 182 kilometres northwest of Ouagadougou. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department.

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Now in the cityOuahigouya+28°CCloudy · sunrise 06:05 AMupdated 12:18 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map1
Exchange rateF CFA 586.1per 1 $XOF — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026
Worth a day trip

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 5, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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New information about the death penalty in Burkina Faso (‘Safety and security’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
  • health risks
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Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason due to crime , kidnapping , terrorism , and health . Do not travel to Burkina Faso for any reason. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Burkina Faso are not allowed to travel outside of Ouagadougou due to safety risks.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport OUA167 km away — the nearest airport
Mopti Airport MZI207 km from the centre
Bobo Dioulasso Airport BOY339 km from the centre

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