Maradi Region district, Niger

Places to visit near Maradi

Maradi is a city in Maradi Region district, Niger, home to about 163,487 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 14 mosques & dargahs, 1 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mare de Kourfin Koura (37 km) and Mare de Rafin Wada (76 km).

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Maradi, Niger
Maradi, Maradi Region district, Niger. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maradi at a glance

Location
Maradi Region district, Niger
Population
about 163,487
Coordinates
13.5000° N, 7.1017° E
Places within 50 km
22 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Maradi

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Mosques & dargahs near Maradi

31 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Maradi. The closest is Mosquée Abdourahamane Bin Awf (1 km); the best-known is Grande Mosquée de Zaria (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maradi

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maradi. The closest is Sultan's Palace of Maradi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Maradi

7 churches within 100 km of Maradi. The closest is Église Évangelique de la République du Niger (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maradi

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maradi. The closest is Lake Madarounfa (26 km); the best-known is Mare de Kourfin Koura (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Maradi

2 parks within 100 km of Maradi. The closest is Katsina Polo Ground (97 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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How to reach Maradi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maradi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs1431Mosquée Abdourahamane Bin Awf (1 km)
    Forts & heritage19Sultan's Palace of Maradi (1 km)
    Churches47Église Évangelique de la République du Niger (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lake Madarounfa (26 km)
    Parks02Katsina Polo Ground (97 km)
    Other attractions11Rond-Point du Palais Royal (1 km)
    Museums01MJC Guidan Roumdji (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Terrain Mairie (60 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Kobadié (76 km)

    Maradi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maradi?

    Grande Mosquée de Zaria (mosque or dargah, about 3 km), Mare de Kourfin Koura (lake, about 37 km), Mosquée Abdourahamane Bin Awf (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), La Mosquée Ansar (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Sultan's Palace of Maradi (palace, about 1 km), Église Évangelique de la République du Niger (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maradi?

    22 places on Spotwander: 14 mosques & dargahs, 1 fort, 4 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Maradi?

    Mosquée Abdourahamane Bin Awf, about 1 km by road; La Mosquée Ansar (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maradi?

    Sultan's Palace of Maradi, about 1 km by road; Cimetière Musulmane Inoussawa (58 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maradi?

    Église Évangelique de la République du Niger, about 1 km by road; Eglise Evangelique de la Republique du Niger (2 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maradi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Maradi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Maradi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Maradi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.