Places to visit near

Maru

Maru is a town in Nigeria of about 11,496 people. Within 50 km by road there are 13 places to visit: 5 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Gusau Airport and Abdu Gusau Polytechnic.

12.3336° N, 6.4037° EPop. 11,496

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Within 30 km1 places
Within 50 km13
Must-see2
Notable8
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maru

3 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 pm

169 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Maru
  2. Ecwa Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Bakolori Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. Namoda Tombtomb · 1.5 hrs
  5. Back in Maru
Today’s loopMaruStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maru?

Gusau Airport (attraction, about 50 km), Abdu Gusau Polytechnic (attraction, about 54 km), Bakolori Reservoir (reservoir, about 37 km), Taula Arena (attraction, about 41 km), Ecwa Owu Isin (church, about 16 km), Namoda Tomb (tomb, about 42 km).

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

13 places on Spotwander: 5 churches, 4 mosques & dargahs, 2 other attractions, 1 fort, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest church to Maru?

Ecwa Owu Isin, about 16 km by road; Christ Anglican Church, Gusau (42 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Maru?

Central Mosque, about 42 km by road; Gada Biyu Gusau (42 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maru?

Start in Maru, visit Ecwa Church, then Bakolori Reservoir, then Namoda Tomb, and drive back — about 169 km by road in all.