Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet West Africais your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the culture of Dakar or Marrakesh, visit the gorges and oases of the Sahara, or hike to paradise on Santo Antao in Cape Verde; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of West Africa and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet's West Africa Travel Guide:Colourmaps and images throughoutHighlightsand itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interestsInsider tipssave you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and pricesHonest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, literature, cinema, religion, music, arts, and West African peoplesOver 90 mapsUseful features- includingMonth by Month(annual festival calendar), Itineraries(suggested routes that maximise your time and money),andPeoples of West AfricaCoverageof Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet West Africa,our most comprehensive guide to West Africa, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet country guides for a comprehensive look at what each country has to offer.Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Anthony Ham, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Paul Clammer, Jane Cornwell, Emilie Filou, Nana Luckham, Tom Masters, Anja Mutic, Caroline Sieg, Kate Thomas and Vanessa WrubleAbout Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.