- General Overview
- Dakar is Senegal's westernmost capital with 17 million inhabitants
- Known as "Land of Teranga" for its exceptional hospitality
- Home to 95% Muslim population with rich Islamic history
- Attractions
- Massalikoul Djinane mosque, largest in West Africa, spans 107,639 square feet
- Maison des Esclaves showcases African slave history from 15th to 19th centuries
- Lake Retba (Lac Rose) features pink water from Dunaliella salina acteria
- Dakar Fashion Week celebrated 20th anniversary in 2022
- Activities and Food
- More than half a dozen beaches offer surfing opportunities
- UNESCO recognized Senegal as true jollof rice pioneers in 2023
- Local cuisine features seafood, especially thiéboudienne with jollof rice
- Popular beaches include Les Almadies and Plage des Mamelles
- Practical Information
- Best time to visit is November to May
- French, Wolof, and Pulaar are main languages spoken
- Three-star hotel costs around $82 per night
- Public transportation limited, taxis recommended for city travel