Collection
Door of no return
Pillar
The Door of No Return
At the end of the Slave Route, the Door of No Return marks the beach where more than a million captives were shipped out of Ouidah. First unveiled in 1995, the memorial was completely rebuilt in late 2025.
2026-06-07
Pillar
The Slave Route
Ouidah's Slave Route links the old auction square to the beach where captives were shipped out. Created between 1992 and 1995, the six-station route blends documented history, oral tradition and some thirty artworks.
2026-06-07
Journal
Marina Ouidah Project 2027: A Memorial Revolution for the Diaspora and Beninese
The Beninese government, supported by Chinese funding, is transforming the surroundings of the Door of No Return into a massive tourist and memorial complex. What does this truly mean for the diaspora and the people of Ouidah?
2026-05-15