Souvenir Colonial Français A René Caillié 1799-1838 Il habita cette maison en Avril Mai 1828 lors de son voyage de Guinée au Maroc 9 Avril 1827 - 7 Septembre 1828

English translation: "French Colonial Souvenir René Caillié 1799-1838 lived in this house in April-May 1828 during his trip from Guinea to Morocco 9 April 1827 - 7 September 1828"

Plaque is partially visible over door in first image .Coordinates are estimated from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Plan_of_Timbuctoo_1896.pngInscription sourced from this BBC programme: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08rb175/morocco-to-timbuktu-an-arabian-adventure-series-1-episode-2

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René Caillié
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