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Dakar travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-11

Île de Gorée, Dakar
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Common scams in Dakar

9 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Dakar, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Dakar — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Dakar

6 places worth your time in Dakar, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Dakar →

Top food to try in Dakar

6 dishes to eat in Dakar, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Dakar →

Traditions and customs in Dakar

5 customs and traditions in Dakar — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Dakar →

Getting around Dakar

How to travel around Dakar — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Dakar: transport and taxi apps →

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