It lies 130–140 kilometres (81–87 mi)[3][4] south-east of the capital Niamey at the junction of the main routes to Zinder and Benin.

Attractions in the town include the Djermakoy's palace and museum, nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006.

[9] Road: The city of Dosso is a commercial hub for trade between Niamey and the towns of eastern Niger, as well as Benin.

But competing commercial interests by several parties resulted in endless litigation and the connection to Benin never materialized.

[citation needed] Air: Dosso has a small airport with a single non-tarmacked airstrip.