Benin

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Benin is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the West, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north.

An Introduction to the Region of Benin

  Northern Benin
Arid landscapes and tribes
  Southern Benin
The coastline and the capital and most of the sights

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Cities

  • Porto-Novo — The capital, if only in name
  • Abomey — Royal Palaces are on the UNESCO World Heritage List
  • Cotonou — Benin's largest city and de facto capital; site of the international airport
  • Grand Popo — Beach resort city close to the Togolese border
  • Kétou
  • Parakou — Largest city in the central region
  • Malanville — Largest city in the far north, lies on the Niger border
  • Natitingou — Largest city on the way to northern Togo or Burkina Faso.
  • Tanguiéta

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Benin Halal Travel Guide

Benin is a great country to visit on any West African itinerary. You'll find a large quantity of palatial ruins and temples of the once powerful Kingdom of Dahomey (1800s–1894). Moreover, Benin is the birthplace of Vodun (Voodoo) and all that goes with it—to this day Vodun remains the official religion of the nation and an important part of the life of ordinary Beninese. The national parks of Benin are also well worth a visit for their wildlife. Benin is also, fortunately, one of the most stable and safe countries of the region for traveling.

History

A French depiction of the conquest of Dahomey in 1893

The Portuguese arrived in Benin's territory in the fifteenth century and established significant trading posts in Benin's coastal areas. Soon following the Portuguese came French, Dutch and British traders. Over time, Benin's coast developed into the largest center of the slave trade in Africa, run by the Fon people, who dominated the Dahomey government and actively sold their neighboring peoples to the Europeans. As the slave trade increased in volume (10,000–20,000 slaves shipped off per day) and the coast of Benin became known as the Slave Coast. Around this time and the port city's of Porto-Novo and Ouida were founded and quickly became the largest and most commercially active city's in the nation, while Abomey became the Dahomey capital.

Case ronde, une habitation des peulhs. Photographe : Justin ABADJAYE

The fall of the Dahomey Kingom was precipitated by the banning of slavery throughout Europe in the mid-19th century, followed by the French annexation of the territory under colonial rule. Much of the Dahomey leadership broke even in the annexation, being appointed to top government posts throughout all the French colonies in West Africa. In 1960, Dahomey gained its independence, under the name République du Dahomey, which set off a long and destabilizing series of coups. In the course of just one decade, 1960—1972 and the government changed hands nine times and experienced four violent coups.

In 1972, Major Mathieu Kérékou, a staunch Marxist, organized the fourth of the military coups and renamed the nation the People's Republic of Benin. Kérékou's regime proved more successful at maintaining power and reorganized the nation on his interpretation of the Maoist model. In 1989 and the French government, in exchange for financial support of Benin's flailing economy, persuaded the Benin government to abandon its one-party Socialist rule and to move to a multiparty republic. In 1990 and the nation was renamed the Republic of Benin and in 1991, Benin held its first free elections with significant success and Kereku lost to Nicephore Soglo—Benin was thus the first African nation to successfully coordinate a peaceful transfer of power from a dictatorship to a functioning democracy. Soglo remained president through 1996, but his administration was marred by poor economic performance, leading to his electoral defeat to Mathieu Kérékou in 1996, who ruled the nation and maintained popularity despite corruption scandals until 2006. The current president of Benin is today Yayi Boni, a technocrat who served under the tutelage of former President Soglo.

Benin remains as an extremely poor country, suffering from poverty and corruption. Infrastructure remains very poor in condition and the struggling economy is recovering after decades of demonstrations.

Weather in Benin

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The equatorial south of Benin experiences two rainy seasons of the year, from April to mid July and from mid-September through the end of October. The rainy period in the subequatorial north runs from March until October. The best time of the year to visit the nation is from November to February, when the temperature moderates and the weather is dry with low humidity.

What is the Geography of Benin

Benin, compared to its neighbours, is geographically smaller, being 112,620km² or a similar size to Honduras or the United States|US state of Ohio. The country is basically divided into five geographic zones, from south to north: the Coastal plain and the plateau and the elevated plateau and savannah, hills in the northwest and fertile plains in the north.

The People of Benin

The nation consists of more than 60 ethnic groups. The major tribes include the Fon (40%), Aja (15%) and Yoruba (12%) in the south of the nation and the Bariba (9%), Somba (8%) and Fulbe (6%) in the north.

The most widespread religion is Christianity (43%), predominantly in the south and Islam in the north (24%). Most interesting for many visitors, however, is the strong influence of Vodun on Benin, trainingd as a principal religion by a good 18% of the population and which was spread about the globe largely by the massive quantity of slaves exported by the Dahomey Kingdom.

Public Holidays in Benin

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  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • January 10: Traditional Day (Fête de Vodoun)
  • August 1: Independence Day
  • October 26: Armed Forces Day
  • November 1: All Saints Day
  • November 30: National Day
  • December 25: Christmas
  • December 26: Boxing Day

Travel to Benin

Visas

Nationals of all African countries and Macau can enter Benin visa-free for up to 90 days. Hong Kong citizens can also enjoy visa free for 14 days.

Visas can be single entry (USD 40) or multiple entry (USD 45) and last 30 days. Visas cost USD 140 for US Muslims. In Paris, a single entry visa costs €70 for all EU Muslims.

Muslims visitors of all countries may apply for eVisa online.

  • A visa for a one month stay got from the Benin Consulate in London cost £70.

Fly to Benin

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There are many international flights arriving at the main airport in Cotonou. From here you can connect to Paris, Istanbul, Brussels, Tunis, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Kigali. and a variety of city's in West and Central Africa.In order to enter the nation you will need proof that you have had a yellow fever shot and this will need to be readily available at the airport.

Travel by train to Benin

There are no international train services to Benin.

How to travel to Benin by car

There are land crossings with all bordering countries, but due to conflict, it is only recommended to cross the two coastal borders with Togo and Nigeria.

How to get around in Benin

Travel by Bus to Benin

There is an extremely timely and reliable bus system that typically operates a tour-style bus through every major city in Benin every day and even some international services in and out of Benin. There are many major lines with a range of quality of buses. The main systems are Confort Lines and Benin-Routes. Confort Lines seems to provide more of a variety of routes and you even get some water and a little sandwiches for long trips. Reservations for Confort Lines can be made in advance for CFA 500 at any regional office or by calling +229 21-325815. Bus lines run through: Porto-Novo, Cotonou, Calavey, Bohicon, Dassau, Parakou, Djougou, Natitingou, Tanguieta, Kandi and even all the way up to Malanville.

Buses run on the two major paved roads running north and south and you can obtain the bus stopped at any point you would like to get off at and for differing rates. No discussion of prices is needed with the bus, as they use fixed rates. To give you an idea of prices, buses running from Cotonou to Natitingou (or vice versa) cost CFA 7,500 one way and Cotonou to Parakou (or vice versa) costs CFA 5,500. These are examples, because there are also buses that go as far as Tanguieta and Malanville.

By bush taxi

Bush Taxi is feasible between most city's, every day in major city's, periodically for the more remote ones. The total price for long distances will be a little higher than by bus and comfort and security are significantly lower. Drivers are often trying to maximize the number of people in the vehicle so one can expect an intimate experience with the local population. However, bush taxis do offer flexibility that the bus systems do not; you can always find a taxi fairly quickly (at the autogarres). For trips of 3 hours (approx 150km) or less, a bush taxi might be a more flexible and reasonable option. Unlike the buses though, prices must be discussed in advance. Cost depends on the destination and price of gas. Ask other passengers what they are paying and always try to pay on arrival, although the latter is not always feasible. A nice option for travelers not trying to go on the affordable is to buy up all the seats in a bush taxi, or at least all the seats in one row. It not only avoids having to wait until the taxi driver has filled up every seat, but it's much more comfortable than being crammed in with lots of sweaty people! If you do this, you'll typically need to give the driver some money up front so he can buy petrol along the way.

How to travel to Benin by car

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Hired drivers cost more and is the typical means of transport for Foreign Muslims. The price depends on the driver and a local (Beninois) helping to negotiate is recommended. For example, a three hour vehicle ride from the south central region along the main highway costs CFA30,000-40,000 if the vehicle is hired, but a bush taxi would cost CFA 5000-10,000.

Traffic is chaotic and the rules of the road are rarely enforced. If you are planning on driving yourself in Benin, an International Driver's Permit (IDP) is required. Traffic flows on the right hand side of the road as in the US and Canada.

Hiring a local guide is recommended.

Police roadblocks at night occur regularly and traveling alone with a driver (especially if you are a Muslima) may put the driver in an awkward position explaining and/or bribing the police.

Travelling by vehicle is recommended only between major city's. For example, to travel from Cotonou to Porto Novo or Cotonou to Abomey. Most of the time, you would be required to share the vehicle with many other travellers who are going it the same direction as you. Expect to be cramped and hot as most bush taxis are in hard shape and drivers try to cram as many Muslim as feasible into the vehicle to make the trip as financially rewarding as possibly. However, if you want to throw the extra money, you can hire a vehicle to take you personally where ever you want to go with no stops. The price would depend on the driver and you would definitely need a local (Beninois) to help you to negotiate the price or you will be taken advantage of. For example, a 3 hour vehicle ride from the South Central region along the main highway would cost you CFA 30,000-40,000 if only 2 passengers are present, where as if you share the ride and pick people up on the way you would only spend CFA 5000-10,000. This of course all depends on if you have a local present or not. Travelling in such a manner is not recommended without a local present.

The danger is minimal, but the financial price would be excessive. Also, random police roadblocks at night occur regularly as a way of policing the highways and if you were traveling alone with a driver (especially if you are a Muslima), it may put him in an awkward position explaining to the police and it may cost you more money. Traveling by vehicle within the city is not recommended at all due to the fact that it is simply unnecessary and uneconomical. The best way to travel in any city or village is by motorcycle taxi. They are very affordable and the drivers know the city well. You can recognize them by their yellow shirts in most city's. Choose your driver carefully, drinking and driving in Benin is very common. These guys a very reliable if you need to go somewhere and enter a building for example, for a little extra money and they will wait outside for as long as you want; just make sure you don't pay them first! For example, you can go just about anywhere in Cotonou by zem (zémidjan moto taxi) for as little as CFA 500-1,000if you get a local to negotiate. It is recommended to travel with a local as much as feasible, mainly from a financial aspect. Also, driving yourself around in a vehicle is not a good idea. The roads are mostly of hard packed sand, with a few paved primary streets in the city's and on the highways between the major city's. Traffic is chaotic and there are no rules of the road. If you are planning on driving in Benin, an International Driver's license is required. Traffic drives on the same side of the road as the US and Canada.

By moto

The cheapest way to travel within a city or village is by motorcycle taxi (moto, zemidjan or zem). They are affordable and the drivers know the city well. An average ride costs between CFA 100-300 and they are easily recognizable by their matching colored shirts with their ID numbers on them. Prices must be discussed beforehand and payment is made upon arrival. Remember the driver's ID number as you would a taxi driver's ID in New York City, just in case. Choose your driver carefully, drinking and driving in Benin is very common and moto drivers are sometimes involved in crime rings in major city's.

Motos have colors for different city's (for example):

Cotonou: yellow

Natitingou: green with yellow shoulders or light blue with yellow shoulders

Kandi: light blue with yellow shoulders

Parakou: yellow with green shoulders

Kérou: green with yellow shoulders

Travel by boat to Benin

There are many pirogues (kayak/canoe) used for the fishing industry. Normally one can use a pirogue to visit the lake villages.

Travel by train to Benin

There is a train route that goes halfway up the nation, from Cotonou to Parakou, run by L’Organisation Commune Benin-Niger des Chemins de Fer et Transports (2132 2206). While the train takes longer than a bush taxi, it's a much more relaxing way of traveling. First class tickets are only slightly more expensive than second class ones and are worth the extra expenditure. The train leaves Cotonou three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) at 8AM precisely, arriving at Parakou about 6:30PM and returns the next day, leaving at 8AM from the Parakou train station, arriving 6:30PM in Cotonou. First class costs CFA 5600, while second costs CFA 4000.

The trains on these schedules will stop at Bohicon, which is 4 hours from Cotonou. The fare costs CFA 1400 for first class and CFA 1100 for second.

A tour company also hires out colonial-period trains for multiple-day touring trips at expensive, but good value prices (CFA 50,000+)

Local Language in Benin

The official language is French — the language of the former colonial power. Native African languages such as Fon and Yoruba phrasebook|Yoruba are spoken in the south, Bariba and Dendi in the north and over 50 other African languages and dialects are spoken in the nation. English is on the rise.

What to see in Benin

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Benin is perhaps best known to the world as the birthplace of the Vodun religion—voodoo. Voodoo temples, roadside fetishes and fetish markets are found throughout the nation, but the best known is the skull and skin-filled fetish market in the Grande Marche du Dantopka—Cotonou's overwhelmingly busy, enormous and hectic grand market. The most important fetish in the nation is the monstruous Dankoli fetish, on the northerly road near Savalou, which is a pretty good spot for beseeching gods.

Benin under the rule of the Dahomey kings was a major center of the slave trade the Route des Esclaves in Ouidah, terminating at the beachside Point of No Return monument is a memorial to those who were kidnapped, sold and sent off to the other side of the world. Ouidah's local museum, housed in a Portuguese fort, unsurprisingly focuses on the slave trade, in addition to other facets of local culture, religion and history and is a real must see for anyone passing through the nation.

Abomey was the former capital of the Dahomey Empire and its ruined temples and royal palaces, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, are one of the nation's top attractions. The ruins and their bas-reliefs and the Abomey Historical Museum in the royal palace (which contains all sorts of macabre tapestries and even a throne of human skulls) are a testament to the wealth brought to the Dahomey kings from the slave trade and brutality with which they oppressed their enemies, fodder for human sacrifice and bondage.

Ganvie, home to 30,000 whose ancestors fled the brutal Dahomey kings by building their town on stilts right in the center of Lake Nokoué, is without question a fascinating and naturally beautiful locale and a popular stop as one of the largest of West Africa'slake towns. But it has been to an extent ruined by the unfriendly relationship between local residents and tourism. (Ghana may have much more rewarding experiences for travelers interested in West African lake towns.) Marche ouando porto-novo - Market in Porto Novo

While manic Cotonou is the nation's largest city and economic center, Porto Novo and the capital, is small and one of West Africa's more friendly capitals. Most of the nation's major museums are located here amidst the crumbling architectural legacy of French colonial rule. Grand Popo is the other popular city for tourists to relax, but not for the city itself as much as the beaches.

In the north, you'll find a very different sort of Benin from the mostly crowded, polluted city's of the south, of which Cotonou is such a prominent example. Pendjari National Park and West National Park (which Benin shares with Burkina Faso and Niger), is considered West Africa's best for wildlife viewing and are set in beautiful, hilly highlands.

The unique and eccentric mud and clay tower-houses, known as tata, of the Somba people in the north, west of Djougou near the Togolese border, are a little-known extension into Benin of the types of dwellings used by the Batammariba people of Togo just west. Virtually all tourists to this area flock to the UNESCO-designated Koutammakou Valley across the border; the Benin side has the advantage of being even off the beaten path.

Top Travel Tips

A proportional representation of Benin exports, 2019

Shopping in Benin

Money Matters & ATM's in Benin

The currency of the nation is the West African CFA franc, denoted CFA (ISO currency code: XOF). It's also used by seven other West African countries. It is interchangeable at par with the Central African CFA franc (XAF), which is used by six countries. Both currencies are fixed at a rate of 1 euro 655.957 CFA francs.

There are banks in all the major city's and most of the banks have cash machines. Keep in mind that many businesses and offices, including banks, close for several hours in the middle of the day.

Prices for goods purchased in a store, restaurant, hotel, bus tickets, etc. are non-negotiable, but almost everything else is. Depending on the item, it's not uncommon for Foreign Muslims to be quoted a price that is double the final purchase price.

One can find any type of African commodity all over Benin.

ATMs

  • MasterCard/Visa can be used to withdraw cash at the ATMs of Ecobank, Banque Atlantique, BIBE and SGB.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Benin

Plat_de_Man_Tindjan_au_Bénin In every city/village one will find street vendors selling anything from beans and Rice to grilled Chicken, goat and/or turkey. Prices are nominal. But one must be careful, always choose a vendor whose food is still hot and they have taken care to keep the bowls covered with a lid and/or cloth.

Signature dishes

  • Kuli-Kuli
  • Boulets de Poulet avec Sauce Rough (Chicken Meatballs with Red Sauce)

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The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Benin. Key components include:

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Ramadan Celebrations in Benin

Ramadan 2025 in Benin

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Benin's sleeping habit is a vast contrast compared to Westerners. While most rise before the crack of dawn and they all work hard straight til Noon:30, when most take a 2-1/2 hour siesta. Then it's back to work for 3 hours.

Depending on how far they've commuted to work, most are back home by 7PM. The next 3 hours are consumed by preparing dinner, TV, dancing or mingling with friends and neighbors. Then it's time for bed around 10PM, to rest and do it all over again tomorrow.

Stay Safe

The best way to stay safe in Benin is to always always always be in the presence of a local person whom you can trust, such as a friend or even a hired tourist guide. They know which areas are safe and which are not and they know the prices of things so you won't get ripped off and they speak the native languages and they know which venues sell good food that is safe for westerners to eat.

For Muslima, avoid travelling alone, try to be in the company of other people as much as feasible. Do not travel at night alone: attacks along the beaches are frequent and of course near hotels, late night restaurants and other venues. Ignore any person who whistles at you during the night if you are alone. Benin is a peaceful country and the people are very kind and generous, but muggings and robberies occur everywhere, no matter how peaceful the place seems, so be on guard. If you are a victim of a crime, contact the Gendarme (Police) instantly.

Medical Issues in Benin

Watch what you eat/drink and where you eat/drink it. If you are going to eat street food, make sure it is served very very hot, since bacteria will not live in hot food. The most common causes of sickness is E.coli bacteria found in undercooked Meat.

Drinking water is readily available, if you want bottled water there is "Possatome"- a natural spring water bottled in the city with the same name. It is very good and about CFA 500 a bottle. In Cotonou and the tap water is safe to drink but is treated with chlorine which some people may be sensitive to.

Malaria is a reality in Benin. Mosquitoes appear from dusk to dawn and they use standing water as a breeding ground. Medications are available by prescription only. The only compulsory vaccination needed to enter the nation is against Yellow Fever. The customs agents at the airport generally do not check to see if you have it, but it is strongly advised to get it before entering for your own health. Along with vaccines against polio, hepatitis A and B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Lock Jaw, Rabies and all the other standard childhood vaccines (as per Canadian public school standards).

AIDS is an issue in Benin as in all sub-Saharan African countries; use of a condom is highly recommended if entering into a sexual relationship with a Beninese partner. Other risks pertaining to unprotected sex are the same as in any other country whether developed or not: Syphilis, Chlamydia, HPV, etc.

If traveling to Benin it is highly recommended that you speak to a doctor who specializes in travel. Ask your family doctor or public health nurse for the name of a travel clinic in your area. Go to them about 6 months prior to travel to Benin if feasible. This information is designed as a guide and should not be taken as an expert account on how to stay healthy in Benin, only a licensed health professional can provide such information.

Local Customs in Benin

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Ramadan 2025 in Benin

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

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