In January, accommodation in Ouidah is taken by storm, and many visitors end up sleeping far from what they came to see.
We made another choice: you sleep at the Palais d'Agondji, the Palace of His Majesty Dada Daagbo Hounon Houna II. In the morning you wake up in the courtyard, and the day begins there.
It is not a hotel and we do not sell it as one. It is a tent, mats woven in Ouidah, and the privilege of being the guest of the house.
What awaits you on site
- In Standard: an individual tent, with mats woven by the craftspeople of Ouidah.
- In VIP: a large tent, with a lit space.
- Both workshops are held on site, under the mango trees of the Palace.
- When:
- From 4 to 10 January 2027, the night you choose.
- Where:
- Palais d'Agondji, Ouidah.
- With:
- The After Vodundays team, at the Palace of His Majesty Dada Daagbo Hounon Houna II.
The Palace is in Ouidah, plus code 932X+P9 Ouidah. See the Palace on the map.
What we really offer: to be the guest, not the customer
Any agency can book you a room. None can have you sleep in a royal palace of Ouidah. The NGO Wa Afriki obtained this access through years of trust, and it is not sold from a catalogue.
On site, you cross paths with the court, you greet, you exchange. Both workshops, the language and the Fa, are held under the mango trees, a few steps from your tent.
Two ways to sleep there
Individual tent
€35
about 23,000 FCFA
The night in Standard: your tent, mats woven in Ouidah.
Book my placeThe price is per night, per person. Meals and transport are taken separately, or are included in a package. This sum goes to the community that receives you.
With guided assistance: the night and the ceremonies
The night settles you at the Palace. Guided assistance puts guides trained by the priests of the Fa at your side during the ceremonies, to tell you what you are seeing. The two can be taken together.
One night and one day of guided assistance
Individual tent: €85|Large tent: €140
The three nights of 7, 8 and 9 January, and guided assistance on all three days
Individual tent: €240|Large tent: €405
These prices add up the night and the guided assistance, per person. Meals and transport are taken separately.
Each night, 10 individual tents and 2 large tents are open à la carte.
Book the night and the assistanceWhy there are not many places
A palace is not a campsite. The number of tents is limited by the courtyard itself, and package travellers are already settled there.
À la carte nights are those that remain. If you are staying several days, look at The Programme, from 4 to 10 January: nights at the Palace are included.
You are in a house of tradition. You are given the customs on arrival: that is also why the workshop on language and customs exists.
The questions we are asked
Where is the Palais d'Agondji?
In Ouidah, Benin. Plus code 932X+P9 Ouidah, coordinates 6.3518488, 2.0984638.
What do you sleep in?
In Standard, in an individual tent with mats woven by the craftspeople of Ouidah. In VIP, in a large tent with a lit space.
Is it a hotel?
No. It is tented accommodation in the courtyard of a royal palace. You are the guest of the house, with its customs, which are given to you on arrival.
Are nights at the Palace included in the packages?
Yes. They are included in The Programme, from 4 to 10 January 2027, and in Vodun Days Week. À la carte nights are those that remain.
Can the night be taken with guided assistance?
Yes. The three nights of 7, 8 and 9 January 2027 with guided assistance on all three days come to €240 in an individual tent and €405 in a large tent, per person.
What is there on site?
Your tent and eco-friendly toilets. The security of the site is taken care of.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer. A 30% deposit holds your place, as set out in the After Vodundays Pact.
How many places are open à la carte?
10 individual tents and 2 large tents per night. A place is only held once the deposit has been received.
A question before you book? Write to us, we answer fast.
Tell us which nights, which tent, and how many you are.
The other à la carte activities: the two workshops, the four circuits, the night in Ganvié, guided days at the Vodun Days, the Vodun Vibes evening.
