Festival International du Cafe et du The NICATFEST

Festival International du Café et du Thé NICATFEST

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Food & DrinkNiamey
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkNICATFEST's specific focus on coffee and tea
Language["fr"]Currency: XOF
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Festival International du Cafe et du The NICATFEST in Niamey

NICATFEST, the Festival International du Cafe et du The, is a coffee and tea-focused trade and cultural event held in Niamey, Niger's capital. The festival likely draws on Niger's prominent tea culture, especially the elaborate three-round attaya tea ceremony widely practiced across Tuareg, Hausa, and other Nigerien communities, alongside a broader trade and tasting showcase, though detailed public documentation of its programming and history is limited.

NICATFEST, formally the Festival International du Cafe et du The, brings a coffee and tea focus to Niamey's event calendar, a comparatively modern trade and culinary showcase set against Niger's much older, deeply embedded tea culture.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

NICATFEST's specific focus on coffee and tea sets it apart from Niger's more common heritage and music festivals, positioning it as a modern trade and culinary exhibition rather than an ethnic cultural celebration

02

The mystery stays covered

Its connection to attaya, the distinctive three-round tea ceremony that structures much of daily social life across Niger and the wider Sahel, involving carefully brewed, foamed, and shared glasses of green tea among friends and family, gives the event a genuine cultural touchstone even within its trade-fair format

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival connects to attaya

Water and renewal

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the elaborate three-round green tea ceremony central to daily social life across Niger's Hausa

The sacred route

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Zarma-Songhai

The local code

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and Fulani communities

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Living ritual

a ritual involving carefully brewed

Tradition 6

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and foamed tea shared among friends and family over an extended

Tradition 7

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unhurried social occasion

Tradition 8

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alongside the country's smaller but growing engagement with coffee as both a trade commodity and consumer product

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For Festival International du Cafe et du The NICATFEST, choose the arrival point in Niamey first, then work backward to transport and return timing.

What to wear

Smart casual attire suits a trade and tasting exhibition setting in Niamey; modest clothing remains appropriate given Niger's predominantly Muslim social norms, with light, breathable...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Niamey.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["fr"] · XOF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map13.51 N, 2.11 EOpen in Google Maps

Niamey, West Africa, Niger

Nearest airportNIM — Diori Hamani
TransportFor Festival International du Cafe et du The NICATFEST, choose the arrival point in Niamey first, then work backward to transport and return timing.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Niamey.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Niamey via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Niamey, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual attire suits a trade and tasting exhibition setting in Niamey; modest clothing remains appropriate given Niger's predominantly Muslim social norms, with light, breathable fabrics for the capital's hot climate.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Niger and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival International du Cafe et du The NICATFEST?

Festival International du Cafe et du The NICATFEST is listed for Past edition: 9–11 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival International du Cafe et du The NICATFEST take place?

The festival is listed in Niamey, Niger. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Niamey, West Africa, Niger

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLlesahel.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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