Major city · Mali
Sévaré
Half a day to overnight: a crossroads stop for Mopti, Bandiagara and Djenné, not a destination itself.
Sévaré is a transport hub 10 km southeast of Mopti, with the region's only airport and a handful of hotels. Most travellers pass through on the way to the Dogon Country, Djenné or Timbuktu. One night is enough if you need to break a long road journey; otherwise treat it as a transit point.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool and dry)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, some roads become difficult)
- Airport
- MZI
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sévaré17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sévaré, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in CFA francs or euros carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Mali-wide
- SafetySévaré is a transit town with limited tourist infrastructure.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMZI Mopti Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) from Sévaré centre; taxis and hotel transfers available).MZI Mopti Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km) from Sévaré centre; taxis and hotel transfers available).
- Getting aroundTaxis collectifs and moto-taxis are the main options.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto-taxi short rideXOF 500–1,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 10,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 20,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 35,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 15,000 · Mid XOF 35,000 · High XOF 60,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MZI Mopti Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) from Sévaré centre; taxis and hotel transfers available)MZI Mopti Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km) from Sévaré centre; taxis and hotel transfers available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Mar
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Nov
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sévaré: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Oct
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Nov
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis collectifs and moto-taxis are the main options. Walking is possible within the small centre but the main road is busy.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Taxi or moto-taxi, about 20 min
The port and old town are worth a half-day.
Bandiagara
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Taxi brousse or private car, about 1 h
Gateway to Dogon Country; plan a full day or overnight.
Djenné
goDoor to door: 3–4 h
Taxi brousse via Mopti, about 2–3 h
The Great Mosque is the draw; go on market Monday if possible.
Hombori
cautionDoor to door: 5 h
Private car or taxi brousse, about 4 h
Remote; check security conditions and fuel availability.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Along the main road (RN6)
Most hotels and guesthouses are strung along the main route; easy access but some traffic noise.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XOF 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XOF 30,000–50,000 excl. bed
- High
- XOF 60,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (e.g. Hotel Flandre)1 × 1 night × XOF 40,000 | XOF 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XOF 35,000 | XOF 70,000 |
| Taxi from Mopti Airport to Sévaré2 × XOF 5,000 · check | XOF 10,000 |
| Taxi brousse Sévaré → Mopti2 × XOF 1,000 | XOF 2,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 18,300 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 70,200 per person per day, bed included | XOF 140,300 |
2026 estimate in CFA francs; flights and overland transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi brousse Sévaré → Mopti | XOF 1,000–2,000 |
| Moto-taxi short ride | XOF 500–1,000 |
| Simple meal (rice, sauce, fish or meat) | XOF 2,000–4,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | XOF 500–1,000 |
| Hotel Flandre double roomcheck | XOF 40,000–60,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your government travel advice for Mali before planning any trip.
- Roads to Gao and Timbuktu are subject to security checks and may be unsafe; ask locally.
- ATMs are scarce; carry enough CFA francs from Bamako.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
Embassy
Most embassies are in Bamako; check your government's travel advice for consular support in Mopti.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mopti Airport → Sévaré: about XOF 5,000–10,000 by taxi (check)
- Sévaré → Mopti: about XOF 1,000–2,000 by taxi brousse
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est … ? — Where is …? (oo ay)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sévaré. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cool and dry) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, some roads become difficult)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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