Attractions in Ouidah

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Zomaï Sacred Forest

At the heart of Ouidah, the Zomaï sacred forest is a living vodoun sanctuary, guarded by priests and dotted with altars beneath dense canopy. An authentic place of spirituality, accessible only with a guide.

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Sacred Zangbeto Masks

Zangbeto are sacred voodoo masks of southern Benin, whirlwinds of straw embodying the guardians of the night. Present in Ouidah and Porto-Novo, they remain one of the most vibrant expressions of Beninese voodoo.

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Python Temple of Ouidah

In the heart of Ouidah, the Python Temple houses dozens of sacred royal pythons, venerated since the 17th century. A living place of voodoo worship, far more than a tourist attraction.

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The Slave Route

Over 4 km in Ouidah, the Slave Route marks in six stages the journey of captives deported from the Gulf of Guinea, from Chacha Square to the Gate of No Return.

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THE GATE OF NO RETURN

On Ouidah's beach, the Gate of No Return arch marks the embarkation point for captives deported to the Americas. A memorial to the Atlantic slave trade.

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Kpassè Zoun Sacred Forest

In Ouidah, the Kpassè Zoun sacred forest tells the legend of King Kpassè and shelters the sanctuaries of the voodoo pantheon's deities.

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EGUNGUN DANCE

A sacred ceremony of ancestral masks in the Vodoun pantheon, Egungun dance is performed in Ouidah, the spiritual capital of Beninese Vodoun. Origins, rituals and tips for attendance.

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