So we did this road yesterday... And were really glad we did it (after some other travellers advicing it will be not doable)
So here's some explanation for further travellers who have similar doubts.
The part from Bandiagara to Bankas (down the falaise) is just amazing... From Bankas to Koro it is gravel dirt road, and from Koro to first border post that is the road with some holes which means we were driving from 20-40 kmph.
After to Ouahigiya- the (red gravel)road is so good we drove 60-100 kmph, even though gravel is sometimes a bit slippery like sand. Otherwise there is almost NO send at all on the piste...
There is no problem with fuel on the way. Fuel station in Koro, and some bottled fuel in almost every village.
We started from Djigibombo 8 am, and with few cofee stops and border formalities reached Ouahigiya 2pm.
We are two people traveling on Tenere 660, with some 80 kgs of luggage!
Thanks again for advice and enjoy the trips!
d.
ps. yes Griffdowg, that was us in Djenne i guess if you saw Tenere painted blue!
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