Cultural weekend in Ouagadougou: Sankara Memorial, National Museum & Laongo sculptures

Looking for a cultural weekend in Ouagadougou? This itinerary takes you through the country’s history, heritage and creativity, from places of memory to contemporary open-air art.

📍 Suggested itinerary (departure 7:30 am – return 5:00 pm)

7:30 am – Departure from Ouagadougou

• Departure by car or minibus from the city center.
• First stop: the Thomas Sankara Memorial, in the heart of Ouagadougou.

8:00 am – Visit the Thomas Sankara Memorial

• Monument dedicated to one of Africa’s most iconic leaders.
• A space for remembrance, knowledge and reflection on his legacy.
• A must to understand Burkina Faso’s modern history and identity.

👉 Discover Sankara Memorial

10:00 am – National Museum of Burkina Faso

• Located on a 29-hectare green site.
• Collections include masks, statues, musical instruments, traditional objects and modern artworks.
• A true immersion into the cultural diversity of Burkina Faso.

👉 Explore the National Museum

12:30 pm – Lunch break

Taste Burkinabè cuisine at a local maquis:

• Bicycle chicken grilled over wood fire,
• Babenda (traditional dish with leafy greens and dried fish),
• or Gonré (rice with peanut sauce).

2:30 pm – Laongo Sculpture Park

• About 40 km from Ouagadougou, a unique site in West Africa.
• More than 2,000 granite sculptures created by African and European artists.
• An open-air art walk combining nature and creativity.

👉 Visit Laongo Sculpture Park

4:30 pm – Return to Ouagadougou

• Stop for coffee or fresh juice before heading back.
• End of the tour around 5:00 pm.

✨ Why choose this itinerary?

• A weekend combining history, culture and art.
• Easily accessible from Ouagadougou.
• Perfect for travelers passionate about heritage and cultural discovery.

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