West Africa Tourism Org.

Join us in a roundtable discussion on harnessing the power of tourism and building a more peaceful and prosperous Africa live on Monday, the 30th of September. ...

It's not every time you get a Minister of Tourism to share the same day as World Tourism Day. Happy birthday to the Honourable Minister of Tourism of Nigeria,...

Happy World Tourism Day! 🌍✨ Today, we celebrate the power of travel to connect cultures, enrich lives, and promote sustainable tourism around the globe. Let's...

Join us in a roundtable discussion on harnessing the power of tourism in building a more peaceful and prosperous Africa live on Monday, the 30th of September. ...

Yaaay! It's that time of the year again. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event, 5 – 7 November at ExCeL, Lo...

Happy Independence Day, Guinea Bissau! May your day be filled with joy and celebration as you honour your rich history and vibrant culture! ---- Feliz Dia da ...

Happy Independence Day, Republic of Mali! The West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) wishes the Republic of Mali a happy independence day. As we celebrate Ma...

As part of our conservation and preservation efforts, WATO participates in a UNESCO World Heritage Volunteer organised by the African International Documentary ...

WATO celebrates Tourism Month with the rest of West Africa, remembering that tourism plays a vital role as a catalyst for fostering peace and understanding betw...

Every year, African countries hold numerous festivals. A typical African festival is a very colourful and vibrant event. So, if you are planning a holiday in ...

Pictures of some West African Festivals in the following order 1. AfroFuture Festival 2. Durbar Festival 3. Voodoo Festival Tune in for more! #westafrica #wa...

Africa is a continent with over 3000 different ethnic groups and 2000 different languages, making it the most culturally diverse in the world. This results in s...

West Africa's Ancient Empires and Kingdoms: The Oyo Empire. (continued from the previous post) The Oyo Empire existed around the 16th and 18th centuries. It ...

West Africa's Ancient Empires and Kingdoms: The Ashanti Empire. (continued from the previous post) The Ashanti (or Asante) Empire existed around the 18th and...

West Africa's Ancient Empires and Kingdoms: The Songhai Empire (continued from the previous post) The Songhai Empire existed around the 15th and 16th century. ...