The city of Dakar is mainly known internationally for its involvement in the famous Dakar Rally; it, however, is much more diverse than this and has much to offer those visiting its shores. Dakar is the capital of the West African country of Senegal and is located along the country’s Atlantic Ocean seaboard and is part of the Cape Verde Peninsula. Because of its convenient geographical position, Dakar has developed into a pivotal trade and tourism route for Europe, North America, and the rest of Africa; furthermore, there are regular flights to and from the international airport in the city to other major airports on the abovementioned continents.

There is a wide assortment of activities to enjoy during your Senegalese sojourn through Dakar with a number of options at the holidaymaker’s disposal. A popular tourist attraction is Goree Island which was used to transfer slaves on to slave ships that were headed out to the Americas. Goree Island’s fascinating architecture is a must see as well as its landmark House of Slaves Museum. Other notable attractions to visit include the Dakar Grande Mosque that was built in 1964, the Dakar Cathedral, the IFAN Museum of West African Culture, and Hann Park, which is home to the Senegal Zoo.

Dakar boasts many outstanding and fun-filled markets designed to offer visitors a diverse array of merchandise ranging from expensive haute-couture traditional West African Muslim attire to a multitude of various fabrics that patrons can purchase. The Marche Sandanga Market is one of the busier places as it has a bit of everything on offer for tourists to peruse through. Dakar is also known for its beautiful beaches, which are great for relaxing after exploring all the wonderful sights and sounds this stunning city has to offer.