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Maroua

Regional capital in Cameroon

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Overview

Maroua is the capital of the Far North Region of Cameroon. In 2020, it was home to slightly over 1 million people.

Sights and activities

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Mont Maroua
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Hiking area.
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Place des Fetes de Maroua
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Historical landmark
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Village artisanal de Maroua
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A place with a collection of different artworks especially those of culture.
Hours
Mon 24 hr, Tue-Sat 09:00-17:30, Sun closed
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat10 places

Restaurant le Noumou de Maroua
Restaurant.
Hours
Daily 08:00-22:00
Address
Ave de Kakatare
Phone
+237 6 78 66 15 15
Le Noumou
Restaurant.
Hours
Daily 24 hr
Restaurant la Fourchette
Address
Sekandé
Mamma Bouba Restaurant
Address
N1
Phone
+237 6 91 78 55 00
Miam-Miam
Hours
Mon-Sat 06:00-19:00, Sun closed
Phone
+237 6 99 03 74 60

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Restaurant Hadja
Hours
Daily 24 hr
Address
Avenue des Banques
Phone
+237 6 92 43 15 40
Restaurant Le Baobab
Hours
Daily 08:00-23:00
Address
P 2
Restaurant Makkah
Restaurant Salam
Hours
Daily 08:00-22:00
Address
Blvd de Renouveau
Restaurant La Bonne Adresse
Hours
Daily 24 hr
Phone
+237 6 58 46 35 79

Drink10 places

Fotambo Bar
Hours
Daily 24 hr
Phone
+237 6 99 88 14 88
Stade Annexe Bar-restaurant
Hours
Daily 07:00-23:00
Phone
+237 6 99 62 06 55
Nollywood Bar
Phone
+237 6 77 91 70 99
Cathie Bar
Soudure bar

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Google Bar
Bar Kama
Hours
Daily 24 hr
Address
Eglise baptiste UEBC Maroua, Palar jeudi
Phone
+237 6 55 83 72 28
Bar Chez La Mere
Hours
Mon-Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 11:30-23:00
Djarako Bar
Hours
Daily 09:00-23:00
Chez Dylan
Address
P2

Sleep9 places

Maroua Palace
Hotel with pool, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms.
Phone
+237 6 99 06 38 28
Mizao Hotel
Hotel with pool, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms.
Phone
+237 6 90 00 00 00
Hotel du Sahel
Hotel with pool, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms.
Phone
+237 6 78 66 15 15
Relais de la Porte Mayo
Hotel with fast food, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms.
Address
Domayo
Phone
+237 6 99 50 01 49
Fabrik Hotel

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Hotel Mizao
Address
Quartier Baouliwol
Phone
+237 6 99 93 88 69
Hotel Saphir
Address
Pont Rouge
Phone
+237 6 95 11 49 51
Hotel Maroua Palace
Address
Boulevard du 20 mai
Phone
+237 6 65 09 77 11
Hotel Savano
Address
Quartier Pitoaré
Phone
+237 6 96 88 26 85

Shop5 places

Marché central de Maroua
Central market.
Hours
Sun-Thu 08:30-17:50
Address
Highway P2
Supermarché shop smart maroua
Shopping mall.
Hours
Daily 09:00-22:00
Phone
+237 6 94 05 63 66
GIC des tanneurs de Maroua
General store.
Hours
Mon-Sat 08:00-19:00, Sun closed
Mini Marché
Supermarket.
Hours
Daily 08:30-21:00
Address
Marché central
Phone
+237 6 93 95 67 93
Sté des Ets A. Nziko Maroua
Shopping mall.
Hours
Daily 08:00-18:00
Phone
+237 6 98 21 63 74

Getting there and around

Getting around

The easiest way to get around Maroua is by motorbike, locally called benskin (local English expression for: "trembling skin"). It is not allowed to share your motorcycle taxi.

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Itineraries

Mount Cameroon

Mount Cameroon (also known as Fako) is an active volcano and at an elevation of 4,040 metres (13,250 ft) is the highest peak in Cameroon. It is a popular climb that does not require any special equipment.

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Nature & adventure

African wildlife

African flora and fauna is a highlight of trips to Africa, especially on visits to the continent's national parks. Going on a safari is a common way to see it.

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Volcanoes

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Solar eclipses

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UnderstandMaroua is famous for its artisanal activity and its market where tanners, potters, tailors, weavers and blacksmiths gather daily.

Get in

Get aroundThe easiest way to get around Maroua is by motorbike, locally called benskin (local English expression for: "trembling skin"). It is not allowed to share your motorcycle taxi.

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Overview

Sights and activities

Mont Maroua

Place des Fetes de Maroua

Village artisanal de Maroua