Markoye
Markoye is 40km north-east of Gorom-Gorom. It sits between a wide but shallow lake to the south, with small hills on the horizon, and sand dunes to the north. It is populated mostly by Tamacheq and Songhai, although there are also the ubiquitous Fulani, as well as Hausa from nearby Niger.
Every Monday, Markoye's weekly market draws people from surrounding villages. It is a colourful
mixture of local culture and local produce, with the animal market, selling sheep, goats,
cattle, and camels, spreading out over the sand. Some of the traditional tamacheq leatherwork
(such as cushions and saddlebags) is very interesting. Although tourists are now beginning to make their way here, the
market really only caters for local needs. 
