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Plateau
hotelsColonial downtown - French architecture, government buildings, main train station. Where Dakar began. Presidential Palace, independence square. More formal, less character than other areas.
Les Almadies
hotelsUpscale peninsula - Point des Almadies (westernmost Africa!). Best restaurants, clubs, beaches. Where wealthy Dakarois play. Sea Lodge, surfing spots. Sunset at Africa's western edge.
Médina
hotelsTraditional African quarter - vibrant markets, mosques, local life. Sandaga Market huge. Where real Dakar lives. Chaotic, colorful, authentic. Tilene Market for fabric. Best with local guide.
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faq.subtitle Dakar
Many countries visa-free for 90 days! US, EU, UK no visa needed. Very open policy. Others need e-visa or embassy visa. One of Africa's easiest entries. Check current list for your nationality.
UNESCO World Heritage - slave trading post. 20 min ferry from Dakar. Maison des Esclaves (House of Slaves), Door of No Return. Colorful colonial island, now peaceful. Heavy but essential history. Half-day trip.
Wolof word for hospitality - Senegal's defining cultural value. Guests are sacred. Strangers welcomed warmly. Tea ceremony (attaya) social ritual. You'll experience genuine warmth. 'Land of Teranga' - national identity.
YES! Dakar is surfing hotspot. N'Gor Right famous wave. Yoff, Almadies beaches. Year-round waves. Surfcamp scene growing. Warm water, consistent swells. Africa's emerging surf destination. Boards for rent.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Dakar
Visit Gorée Island - UNESCO slave history site. 20 min ferry from Dakar. Maison des Esclaves, Door of No Return. Emotionally heavy but essential. Island now colorful and peaceful. Half-day trip. ~5000 XOF ferry.
Stand at Point des Almadies - westernmost point of Africa! Sunset here special. Sea Lodge restaurant nearby. Beaches, surfing spots. Where African continent ends and Atlantic begins.
Experience attaya tea ceremony - three rounds of increasingly sweet mint tea. Social ritual everywhere. Accept invitations - part of Teranga hospitality. Takes time but essential cultural experience.
Try thieboudienne (national dish - fish, rice, vegetables), yassa poulet (chicken in onion sauce), mafe (peanut stew). Senegalese cuisine excellent. Fresh seafood cheap. Street food safe at busy spots.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
1,500 - 4,000 XOF
~2,750 $
Mid-range
6,000 - 15,000 XOF
~10,500 $
Fine dining
25,000 - 60,000 XOF
~42,500 $
Street Food
Local dish
500 - 2,000 XOF
~1,250 $
Drinks
Coffee
800 - 2,000 XOF
~1,400 $
Local beer
1,000 - 2,500 XOF
~1,750 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
300 - 600 XOF
~450 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
8,000 - 15,000 XOF / night
~11,500 $
Guesthouse
25,000 - 50,000 XOF / night
~37,500 $
Hotel 3★
60,000 - 120,000 XOF / night
~90,000 $
Hotel 5★
150,000 - 400,000 XOF / night
~275,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Orange MoneyWaveFree Money
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Cash dominant! Mobile money (Orange Money, Wave) very popular for locals. Cards in hotels, upscale restaurants. CFA Franc used.
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West African CFA Franc (XOF) pegged to Euro. Cash economy! Mobile money huge - Orange Money dominates, Wave growing fast. Banks: BICIS, CBAO, Ecobank - ATMs in Plateau downtown. Cards accepted at Radisson, Pullman hotels, upscale Almadies area. AVOID: Airport exchange. Bring Euros to exchange - best accepted. Markets (Sandaga, HLM) cash-only.
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10%
10% appreciated in restaurants. Not mandatory. Small tips for guides, hotel staff welcomed.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Dakar is safe - Senegal among Africa's most stable countries. Petty theft exists, watch belongings at beaches and markets. No serious crime against tourists. Friendly 'Teranga' (hospitality) culture. Women travelers welcome.