Trips to Togo. Mysticism, clay, and kingdoms

Crossing the border into Togo is like delving into the heart of a vibrant, genuine spirituality, where the land itself seems to breathe with a profound reverence for the unseen. A land of reddish roads that preserves its sacred roots intact.

The essence of the journey lies in the north, in the lands of Koutammakou. There, among the valleys and the majestic adobe architecture of its tower houses – takientas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – history melds with the clay, allowing Togo to unveil a legacy that remains immutable.

To set foot in this corner of West Africa is to embrace the ways of an ancient culture. A place of stillness where the heartbeat of traditional ceremonies and the quiet dignity of hand-built earthen houses reveal the mystery and intimacy of Togo itself.