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Notable fort · Atakora Department, Benin

MAT

MAT is a fort in Atakora Department, Benin.

MAT: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit MAT

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach MAT — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 10.63629, 1.26869. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is MAT open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for MAT yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit MAT?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near MAT?

    Nearby: Cascades de Tanougou (waterfall, 33 km), Monument aux morts (fort, 0 km), Zone Cynégétique de la Pendjari (sanctuary, 39 km), Place de l'indépendance (fort, 48 km), Musée régional de Natitingou (museum, 48 km), Musée d’Arts et de Traditions Populaires (museum, 48 km).

    Is MAT worth visiting?

    MAT is listed as a notable fort in Benin on Spotwander.