N'Tillit
Gao, Mali
Why visit N'Tillit?
N'Tillit is a rural commune and village in Gao Cercle, Gao Region, southeastern Mali, east of Gao town. Its population is predominantly Tamasheq, Peulh, and Arab, and the commune takes its name from the village of In Tillit, meaning "the place of big wood" in the local Tamasheq dialect. Livestock herding, commerce, agriculture, and craftsmanship are the main livelihoods.
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By Plane
The nearest airport is Bamako (BKO IATA).
By Car / Road
N'Tillit is reached by road from Gao.
Motorcycle taxis and shared taxis are the main forms of local transport in town.
What are the things to do?
- N'Tillit market — the village's main trading centre for the surrounding pastoral and farming communities
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- Gao — regional capital
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Guide content as of June 2026.
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