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10 best places in Dakar
Dakar juts into the Atlantic at Africa's westernmost point — a loud, musical capital of mbalax rhythms, Sufi devotion and the sobering history of Gorée Island just offshore.
Gorée Island
A UNESCO site off Dakar's coast where the House of Slaves memorializes the tragic history of the transatlantic slave trade.
African Renaissance Monument
A giant bronze statue on a hill above Dakar — Africa's tallest monument, with a viewing platform in the crown.
Musée des Civilisations Noires
A striking modern museum dedicated to the history and art of Black civilizations worldwide.
IFAN Museum of African Arts
West Africa's oldest art museum, with masks, sculpture and textiles from dozens of regional peoples.
Marché Sandaga
A vast covered market in the heart of the city — fabric, spices, jewellery and Dakar's true pulse.
Marché Kermel
An elegant colonial-era covered market with flower stalls, fresh produce and souvenirs.
Corniche Ouest
A seaside promenade for jogging, surfing and sunsets over the Atlantic near Place de Soweto.
Grande Mosquée de Dakar
The city's main mosque, its tall minaret visible from afar above the rooftops of the Médina.
Le Ngor
A restaurant in the Ngor neighbourhood serving thiéboudienne and fresh seafood right by the ocean.
Médina
Dakar's oldest quarter — narrow streets, tailor workshops, mbalax music and street food late into the night.
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