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Dakar coastline with Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
Senegal flag

Dakar

Senegal

Atlantic city with strong music scene and island day trips. Mobile money is huge.

⏱️ 24 hours🗺️ 3-day guide📅 7-day guide

🧭 First 48 hours

Clear, quick notes to get set up fast.

📶 SIM & data

Orange/Free/Expresso shops; mobile money is huge—Wave and Orange Money widely accepted.

💳 Money

Mobile money and cash; cards in hotels.

🚖 Airport transfer

Ride-hailing apps (Heetch/Yango) operate alongside taxis—use in-app pricing.

🚇 Get around

Taxis and ride-hailing; ferries to Gorée Island.

🏨 Where to stay

Almadies/Ngor (beach/dining), Plateau (business core), Mermoz/Ouakam (residential).

🛡️ Safety basics

Ocean currents can be strong—swim where lifeguards operate; keep valuables discreet in markets.

⭐ Editor’s picks

Atlantic swagger—thieb, mbalax, and sunsets that make even your camera take a breath.

Eat

  • Chez Fatou — Almadies

    Grilled poisson and seaside tables.

  • Noflaye Beach — Ngor

    Island shacks and salty air.

Coffee

  • Goethe Institut Café — Plateau

    Reliable Wi‑Fi and calm courtyard.

  • Café Layu — Mermoz

    Local roasts and pastries.

Music

  • Thiossane Club — Medina

    Legendary venue—check live schedules.

  • Just4U — Almadies

    Nightly bands and dance floors.