Ségou Region district, Mali

Places to visit near Markala

Markala is a town in Ségou Region district, Mali, home to about 53,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 18 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The closest is Djegueba (4 km).

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Markala, Mali
Markala, Ségou Region district, Mali. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Markala at a glance

Location
Ségou Region district, Mali
Population
about 53,738
Coordinates
13.7021° N, 6.0659° W
Places within 50 km
34
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Markala

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Markala: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Markala

32 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Markala. The closest is Mosquée (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Markala

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Markala. The closest is Djegueba (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Markala

4 churches within 100 km of Markala. The closest is Eglise Evangelique (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Markala

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Markala. The closest is Jardin (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Markala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Markala
  2. 4 km Djegueba · heritage site, Ségou Region
  3. 28 km Tomb of Da Monzon · tomb, Ségou Region
  4. 12 km Rond Point · heritage site, Ségou Region
  5. 2 km Grande Mosquée du Vendredi de Ségou · mosque or dargah, Ségou Region
  6. 40 km Markala Dam · dam, Ségou Region
  7. 4 km Back to Markala

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    All places near Markala by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Markala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs1832Mosquée (9 km)
    Forts & heritage510Djegueba (4 km)
    Other attractions510Amassa (43 km)
    Churches44Eglise Evangelique (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Jardin (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Markala Dam (4 km)
    Museums11Musée Régional des Masques Et Marionnettes de Ségou (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Tamazodaga (64 km)

    Markala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Markala?

    Djegueba (heritage site, about 4 km), Markala Dam (dam, about 4 km), Tomb of Da Monzon (tomb, about 32 km), Mosquée (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Mosquée de Temou (mosque or dargah, about 11 km), Rond Point (heritage site, about 43 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 18 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 4 churches, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Markala?

    Mosquée, about 9 km by road; Mosquée de Temou (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Markala?

    Djegueba, about 4 km by road; Tomb of Da Monzon (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Markala?

    Eglise Evangelique, about 44 km by road; Eglise Catholique de Segou (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Markala?

    Start in Markala, visit Djegueba, then Tomb of Da Monzon, then Rond Point, then Grande Mosquée du Vendredi de Ségou, then Markala Dam, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Markala?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Markala

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