Lomé Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 5.4/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry seasons of November to February and July to August are the most comfortable for the coast.
- Population
- 2.2M
Overview
Togo's relaxed seaside capital lines a palm-fringed Atlantic beachfront right on the border with Ghana. Famed for its vast Grand Marché, the eye-opening fetish market and breezy coastal boulevards, it offers an easygoing West African welcome.
Getting around
Yellow moto-taxis (zemidjans) are the quickest way around, supplemented by shared taxis along the main boulevards.
Local etiquette
Greet in French before business, dress modestly, and always ask permission before photographing the fetish market or people.
Safety
Lomé is fairly safe but watch for petty theft in markets and on the beach, and avoid the seafront and quiet streets after dark.