Tag: Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso – The “Land of the Righteous” Burkina Faso, the “land of the incorruptible”, or the “land of the upright”, is located between the African states of Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The Burkinabè, which are officially called Burkiner in German, are not only committed to integrity, but also to […]

Shopping Overview You can trade in the markets. Wooden figures, bronze items, masks, leather goods, jewellery, fabrics, hand-woven blankets and handicrafts of all kinds are popular souvenirs. Shop opening hours: Mon-Sat 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Some shops also open on Sundays. Markets are held daily in the larger […]