Koro Village
A Bobo village built into a rocky hillside outside Bobo-Dioulasso, with granaries and shrines.
Updated 3 September 2026
Koro is built onto a rocky outcrop outside Bobo-Dioulasso, houses of stone and earth fitted between the boulders on several levels with granaries, shrines and a small mosque among them, and the position was chosen for defence. Guides from the village lead visitors up through the lanes to the top, where the plain opens out below. The community is Bobo and the village keeps a set of traditional practices alongside Islam.
What to look for
- The hillside village - houses fitted between boulders on several levels.
- The granaries - the raised stores among the houses.
- The defensive position - the outcrop the village was built on.
- The plain view - the country opening out from the top of the village.
When to go
November to February is the cool dry season. March to May is extremely hot on the exposed rock. Mornings are best for the climb.
Before you go
A village guide is required and fees are collected. The climb is over rock and uneven. This is a lived-in village and photography needs permission.
Nearby
Bobo-Dioulasso is northwest, and Banfora is southwest.
What to pack for Koro Village
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- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
- Modest clothing - Shoulders and knees covered - the single most common requirement. Find on Amazon
- A slim anti-theft daypack - Zips that close properly; keep it in front in crowds and on transit. Find on Amazon
- A scarf or shawl - To cover the head or shoulders on entry; women especially at mosques. Find on Amazon
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