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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Dakar

SenegalStyle MotorScooter Tours is an innovative & quick way to see all the best of Dakar in the shortest amount of time. Don't waste your valuable time your first days here getting frustrated because you aren't 'seeing' anything but traffic! I will take you to the best beaches, those that are not in the Lonely Planet! All the coolest places, nicest art galleries, and talented artists, beautiful homes, and quick looks at major tourist attactions. Later on, you know where to go and can have a more focused, efficient tour on your own.

Attraction type: Biking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Dakar

A peaceful place with colonial-style houses used to be a center of the slave trade and has the Maison des Esclaves (Slave House) museum.

Attraction type: Historic site; Island; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in Dakar

SenegalStyle drumming is a service provided by SenegalStyle Bed & Breakfast, Owned by Sineta George of SenegalStyle Djembes. Our classes are for all levels, beginners, intermediate and professionals. Individual lessons, one on one by Master Percussionist Ibrihima Sene (Ibou). 15,000 pp for 2 hour lessons, loaner drums available. Bilingual English/French/Wolof. Want to make your own Djembe? 50,000 for 3 day hands-on course, carved and painted with whatever design you want! Online prepayment to reserve your time/date. (Good idea for folks with pre-planned tours). All major credit cards accepted via Paypal.

Attraction type: Educational site; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 7 attractions in Dakar

This centuries-old house served as a processing center for African slaves.

Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 7 attractions in Dakar
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 7 attractions in Dakar

The city's main market.

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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