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ZINDER
 
 Formerly the largest city in Niger and briefly the first capital during the French colonial period, and residence of the Sultan of Damagaram.
  •  Zengou Quartier: northern side of town, mud-brick houses, oldest house in town
  • Birni Quartier: picturesque old quarter with French fort on a hill, fine examples of traditional Hausa architecture.
  • Grande Mosquée
  • Sultan's Palace: from the 19th century, two-storey banco structure with tombs of fomer Sultans
  • Sarkin Fulani's house: Fulani chief's residence, façade decorated with colorful raised motifs
  • Grand Marché: one of the country's largest, on Thursdays. Salt pillars brought from the Téré, animal market with Tuareg, Fulani, and Bousou traders, best place in Niger to buy leather products : sandals, bags, pouffes, pouches.

Hotels:

  • Hôtel Amadou Kouran Daga
    BP 342
    Tel: 227.51.07.42
    46 rooms, air-conditioning, restaurant, bar, pool
  • Hôtel Damagaram
    BP 256
    Tel: 227.51.03.03
    30 rooms, air-conditioning, bar, restaurant, nightclub
  • Hôtel Central
    BP 161
    Tel: 227.51.20.47
    31 rooms, air-conditioning, restaurant, bar, pool
  • Hôtel Kalkadamou
    fans, shower
  • Hôtel Kourandaga
    Tel : 227.51.07.42
    Hausa-style rooms around a courtyard, fans, restaurant

Banks:

  • BIAO
  • SONI
  • BCEAO

Outdoor Cinema l'Etoile, rue du Marché

Restaurants

  • Al Ali: African cuisine
  • Maquis Amoré: local and European cuisine
  • Scotch Bar: near the market
  • Snack Bar du Damergou