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Sokoto Overview
Your complete guide to visiting Sokoto, Nigeria
About Sokoto
Sokoto invites travelers with its storied Sahel heritage, vibrant markets, and wide savanna landscapes along the Sokoto River. Explore grand mosques, crafts, and desert-adjacent scenery that invite slow-paced exploration.
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Country
Nigeria
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Overall Rating
71/100
Ratings
Overall71
Cost85
Safety60
Fun65
Food75
What to Expect in Sokoto
Historic Mosques Tour
Visit the iconic Sultan's Mosque and other centuries-old mosques to feel Sokoto's spiritual heart.
Markets and Crafts
Shop vibrant souks for leather goods, beads, and woven textiles, with friendly traders and fragrant palm tea.
Desert Outskirts Walks
Short treks along the desert edge reveal vast horizons and traditional settlements.
Top Experiences
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Historic Tours
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Art Galleries
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Shopping
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Nightlife
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Food Tours
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Walking Tours
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Photography
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Day Trips