Embassy of Mali in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; address Villa No. 27 Hamad bin Abdulaziz Street, Riyadh; phone +966114195640. Head of mission: Mr. Boubacar Goro…
Head of mission: Mr. Boubacar Goro Dial, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Also accredited to: Oman
Head of mission: Mr Yacouba Diakite, Consul (as of 2015)
Mali offers a unique blend of history and culture that can appeal to adventurous travelers, including some from Saudi Arabia. Although it attracts a limited number of tourists each year, those who do visit tend to spend significantly, engaging deeply with the local culture and landscapes. Given that 4.8 million Saudis travel abroad annually, there is potential interest among a segment of them in exploring Mali.
Mali is considered less safe for tourists compared to Saudi Arabia. According to the Global Peace Index, Mali ranks 151st out of 160 countries, while Saudi Arabia ranks 100th. Although specific murder rates for Mali are not available, Saudi Arabia has a low murder rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people. In terms of organized crime, both countries have a mafia group index of 3.0, indicating a similar level of mafia presence. However, Mali has higher indices for crime networks (7.0 vs. 6.5), state crime (8.5 vs. 8.0), and foreign crime (4.0 vs. 3.0), suggesting greater challenges in these areas. Overall, tourists from Saudi Arabia should exercise caution when considering travel to Mali, given the security concerns highlighted by these statistics.