Motorcycle travel · Benin

Hi, A friend and I want to do a Togo-Benin loop by moped in early October for about 15 to 20 days. We're looking for info and tips on: 1 / Moped rental places 2 / The most scenic route 3 / Accommodations—simple but clean, possibly homestays And anything else you think might be useful. Thanks in advance! Best, Didier

Hi there,

If anyone's interested, I got back a month ago from a nearly 3-week motorcycle trip on a 125cc bike through Benin and Togo. I’ve attached an overview of my route. There was no planning at all before leaving—everything was done a bit on the fly. I arrived and left from Cotonou. I rented the bike from a garage through Thibault (already known on this forum). However, it was nothing but hassle with the bike; I had to pretty much rebuild/replace all the parts. A real time-waster on an already long and exhausting route.

The main roads are extremely good, and the tracks are too (dry season). Money is a bit tricky to manage since 10,000 CFA notes are really hard to use (even at gas stations). Crushing heat in February—it was really tough to sleep every night.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate!