Timbuktu, MaliSidi Yahya MosqueSalia GuindéTeherdjeDayé DyesseBariaOuékotèy
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Timbuktu

Timbuktu is a town in Timbuktu district, Mali of about 32,460 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Sidi Yahya Mosque and Mosquée de Sankoré.

16.7735° N, 3.0074° WPop. 32,460

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km24
Must-see2
Notable10
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sidi Yahya Mosque, mosque near Timbuktu
Must-see

Sidi Yahya Mosque

Mosque · 1 km

Mosquée de Sankoré, mosque or dargah near Timbuktu
Must-see

Mosquée de Sankoré

Mosque or dargah · 1 km

Maison René Caille, heritage site near Timbuktu
Notable

Maison René Caille

Heritage site · 1 km

Places near Timbuktu by type

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One day from Timbuktu

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:38 pm

5 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 Timbuktu
  2. Gordon Laing Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Place De L'Indépendance Alfarouqheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Maison René Cailleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sidi Yahya Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Mosquée de Sankorémosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Timbuktu
Today’s loopTimbuktuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Timbuktu?

Sidi Yahya Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Mosquée de Sankoré (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Maison René Caille (heritage site, about 1 km), Gordon Laing House (heritage site, about 1 km), Place De L'Indépendance Alfarouq (heritage site, about 1 km), Famille El Oumrany (viewpoint, about 1 km).

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

24 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 viewpoint, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Timbuktu?

Salia Guindé, about 14 km by road; Dayé Dyesse (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Timbuktu?

Maison René Caille, about 1 km by road; Gordon Laing House (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Timbuktu?

Start in Timbuktu, visit Gordon Laing House, then Place De L'Indépendance Alfarouq, then Maison René Caille, then Sidi Yahya Mosque, then Mosquée de Sankoré, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.