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Dakar Sunset at the Obelisk

Catch the golden hour light hitting the Place de l'Obélisque before heading to a nearby spot for a drink.

Best time: 18:21About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:21

    Ali Baba

    Grab a cheap falafel sandwich with fries and tahina from Ali Baba.

  2. 18:01

    Place de l'Obélisque

    Walk to the central plaza of Place de l'Obélisque. Find a spot to sit or stand and watch the sun set toward the west as the golden light hits the square.

  3. 18:36

    Hotel Restaurant Farid

    Head to Hotel Restaurant Farid for a gigantic Arrak aperitif and a selection of mezze to wind down the evening.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW in October, so face west at the Obelisk for the best view. Ali Baba is a greasy spoon favorite for quick, cheap bites before you head to the square.

Check before you go

  • Ali Baba is open late, but verify hours if arriving earlier.
  • Hotel Restaurant Farid does not list specific hours, so call ahead or check upon arrival.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dakar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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