Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Togo law
Cannabis laws in Lome follow Togo’s national law. Legal status and penalties are set at the country/state level, not by the city.
Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical purposes. Possession, use, or cultivation can lead to severe penalties. Legal risk applies even for small amounts.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Severe penalties may apply
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
There was no direct run-in with police in Lomé, but the seaside road had frequent night patrols. The feeling at the time was that police seldom went looking for trouble with foreigners, though a stop could turn expensive.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The motorcycle taxis outside the club attached to the Palm Beach Hotel, remembered as Privilege Club, were the contact. “Bidou” was the French-Togolese word people used for weed. Someone usually knew where to find it, though fetching it took five to ten minutes. Waiting amid the other drivers drew unwanted conversation, so people sometimes agreed to meet around the corner, away from the seaside patrols.
The price was settled first, with transport included. An extra transport fee of roughly 50 cents was a sign the driver had you pegged as new in town and might ask more for the weed. Paying up front was another thing people avoided.
Marijuana Prices
- 1,000 CFA francs for 3 small paper packets (about €1.50 as quoted)
- 2,500 CFA francs for 12 packets (about €4.50 as quoted)
- Roughly one all-weed joint per packet
Types of Marijuana
Some Lomé weed didn’t burn well without a little tobacco. It could seem a step below Ghana’s and about on par with neighbouring countries. There was also much better weed described as organically grown on farms outside the capital.
More Information
The seaside police patrols weren’t the only ones who might stop you. Club bouncers also kept an eye out for people lighting up.