AUBERGE ASSAYAR

Gao, a city located in Mali, offers travelers an exotic and authentic tourist experience. With its vast and varied territory, including dunes, mountains, rivers and deserts, Gao is a true paradise for nature lovers. The city is also rich in history, with monuments, manuscripts and relics of the past, such as the rock engravings of the Adrar des Ifoghas and the troglodyte houses of the Tellems in Dogon Country. Gao is also home to ancient UNESCO World Heritage cities such as Timbuktu, Djenné and Gao itself. Travelers can enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the Malian people, whatever their ethnicity. A pinasse cruise on the Niger River offers a unique experience, with the chance to observe bozo fishermen and wildlife. The Assayar hostel in Gao offers eight comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and air conditioning. Travelers can also visit the gardens on the banks of the Niger River, where local associations have joined forces to promote market gardening and the preservation of Touareg culture.