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Niger: What You Shouldn’t Miss When Traveling to Niger

Niger is not the kind of destination you end up in by accident. Most travellers fly straight past it on their way to better-known places in Africa. That's exactly what makes it interesting. This vast West African country is largely covered by the Sahara and, in many places, feels as if time moves a little slower.

Guerewol festival

The Gerewol Festival also known as the Gerewol or Guérewol is an annual courtship competition held among the Wodaabe Fula people in Niger. This traditional festival is primarily held in Niger, Chad, and Nigeria. It involves young men dressing elaborately, wearing traditional face paint, and competing for the attention of single young women.