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Sandanga lies roughly midway on Plateau center in Dakar and is the biggest of Dakar`s markets. If you are not familiar with African markets is worth a visit, but be careful with your valuables and do not be fooled to follow strangers. Sandanga is a mix of flea market and tourist market. It is fussy and chaotic and sellers are ongoing. Try to visit Sandanga early in the morning. It is less crowded at that time of day and fruits and vegetables are fresh and look attractive. Read more: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/shopping-dakars-markets/

Sandaga Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your trip to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Sandaga Market
Ile de Goree Beach

Ile de Goree Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Goree Island? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Ile de Goree Beach
It is located at Rte. de Yoff, heading towards the airport. Here artists can get a studio space and some support from the government. It’s like a small walled village where people work and some also live here. Some foreign artists are also invited to stay in shorter periods as Artists in Residens. This is probably one of the most important measures to support the contemporary art in Senegal and an important contribution to the Dakar art scene. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/dakar-art-scene/

Village des Arts

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Village des Arts during your trip to Dakar. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

Village des Arts
The Soumbédioune Fish Market is a place to observe life and commerce in Dakar, Senegal. It's busy and bustling, with ocean views and briny air that has the distinct smell of fish. Come on a Saturday afternoon when things are in full swing. Be respectful when taking photographs however and make sure you ask vendors if it's okay to capture them or their wares on film before you snap.

Soumbédioune Fish Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Soumbédioune Fish Market during your visit to Gueule Tapée. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Soumbédioune Fish Market

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Explore the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University, during your trip to Fann. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Place de l'Indépendance

Find out about the history of Dakar-Plateau with a stop at Place de l'Indépendance. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

Place de l'Indépendance

Pointe des Almadies Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pointe des Almadies Beach during your trip to Ngor?

Pointe des Almadies Beach

African Renaissance Monument

Find out about the history of Dakar when you take a trip to African Renaissance Monument. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

African Renaissance Monument

Stade Leopold Senghor

Catch an event at Stade Leopold Senghor during your trip to Dakar. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

Stade Leopold Senghor

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