Maiduguri is a city in northeastern Nigeria and the capital of Borno State. It is a place with a long history, known as the terminus of the trans-Saharan trade route, where goods and travellers crossing the desert once arrived from far to the north.
What a visit offers
Visitors come to Maiduguri to experience a city that has long served as a commercial and cultural crossroads in the Sahel region of West Africa. Its historic role as the end point of a major trade route gives the city a distinct character, shaped by centuries of movement across the Sahara.
Practical notes
- Location: Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, in Africa.
- Status: State capital and a historic city.
- Best suited to: Travellers interested in West African history, trade routes and the cultures of the Sahel.
Before planning a trip, check current travel advice for Borno State, since conditions in the northeast of Nigeria can change. Those who go will find in Maiduguri a city whose past is closely tied to the trade that once crossed the desert.
