Travel Guide to Ouidah Ancient City in Benin
Benin
Ouidah, located on Africa’s notorious “Slave Coast,” shares this grim legacy with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ivory Coast and Ghana’s Gold Coast. The town’s 4‑kilometre Slave Route (Route d’Esclaves) begins at the Ouidah Historical Museum and ends at the iconic Door of No Return. This red‑sand gravel path marks the final stretch enslaved Africans walked on African soil before being loaded onto ships bound for the Americas. Over the centuries, tens of millions of captives were continuously shipped from Ouidah, making the route a tragic “road of no return” for countless victims of the trans‑Atlantic slave trade.
Attractions distribution:
The main attractions of Vida Ancient Town are Ouidah Historical Museum , Door of No Return , Slave relief , Root Carving , Black sculpture , beach , Return Gate wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
culture, photography, slaves, ancient towns, slave coastTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Africa > Benin
How to get there:
The ancient city of Ouidah is 120 kilometers south of Abomey and can be reached by renting or chartering a car.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Vida Ticket Prices:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day
Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
Benin has a tropical climate, with an annual maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 20 degrees. The year is divided into four seasons: November to March of the following year is the long dry season, with February and March being the hottest months; April to July is the long rainy season; July to September is the short dry season with a pleasant climate; September to October is the short rainy season.
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