Maquis Aboussouan

Top choice in Ouagadougou


This upmarket maquis (rustic, open-air restaurant) is the place to enjoy Burkinabé and Ivoirian staples such as poulet kedjenou (slow-cooked chicken with peppers and tomatoes) or attiéké (grated cassava). The ample, lively courtyard is filled with regular locals and is great for soaking up the atmosphere.


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