Bamako
Explore markets
Visit Botanical gardens
Maison Dea Artisna to see local crafts.
Timbuktu
has many anciant mosques and tombs. some date back to the 14th Century.
Gao
Another ancient city, although not as famous as Timbuktu, which has tombs from the Askia Dynasty.
Dogon Country
Hiking the Bandiagara escarpement is a highlight of any trip to Mali. See the sandstone houses and grannaries carved into the cliff.