Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Dakar

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Dakar. This list contains 13 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Barracuda Club Dakar
Diving center
👍👍 It was such a fantastic experience! First time for me! The coaching was amazing, kind and helpful! Gladly recommended!
4.90 (81 reviews)
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Niokobokk Surf Hotel
Hotel
👍👍 I have never actually slept at Niokobokk. When I visited I wasn't struck by the beautiful rooftop view, the quaint culture of the Ngor quartier, nor the wonderfully remodeled fashionable rooms...it was the owners and operators. You will feel like you are with family--riding a barreled wave to nowher...
4.90 (30 reviews)
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Ngor Island Surf Camp
Hotel
No-frills quarters in a laid-back surf hostel offering ocean views, plus free breakfast & dinner.
4.70 (138 reviews)
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Nautilus Diving
SCUBA tour agency
👍👍 Very professional diving center, the equipment was in an excellent condition, the whole team was very friendly, supportive and patient, fair prices. Overall a great experience, I was lucky to even see a seahorse at one of the dives. I can definately recommend this diving center in Dakar and I am loo...
4.70 (123 reviews)
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Nyéléni maison sahel
Extended stay hotel
Warmly decorated rooms in a laid-back guesthouse offering breakfast, billiards & an outdoor pool.
$87/night
4.70 (85 reviews)
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Ngor
Island
Rustic, colorful island representing the westernmost point of Africa, settled in the mid-1500s.
4.70 (59 reviews)
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ile de goree
Historical landmark
👍 Très belle île pleine de souvenirs du temps des esclaves
4.70 (30 reviews)
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Mosquée de Soprim
Mosque
👍👍 Very beautiful mosque with sublime interior decoration. It is made up of four large rooms including two prayer rooms for men, one for women and one which serves as a room for learning to read the Koran. There is also a morgue and a very good organization
4.60 (99 reviews)
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Plage Des Amoureux
Beach
👍👍 I'm already in love
4.60 (17 reviews)
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Grotte de Ngor, lieu de prière de la communauté layene
Religious destination
👍👍 Xunt-Mi of Ngor, also called "Djoulikay" or the Cave mentioned in the holy Surah Kahf. The Holy Cave where the Divine Light of Seydina Limamou Lahi al Mahdiyou (S.A.W.S) stayed
4.50 (64 reviews)
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LA VILLA D
Guest house
👍👍 Very helpful staff, perfect ubication near the beach in a quite and safe neighborhood
4.50 (52 reviews)
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Mosque
Mosque
😐 There is a small tunnel.
4.50 (22 reviews)
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Plage Fann Hock
Historical landmark
👍👍 A very pleasant place ❤️🥰 with fresh tunes ❤️
4.50 (12 reviews)
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