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Sunset

Golden Hour at Magic Land

Beat the heat and catch the last light over Dakar’s coast.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:44

    Fast-Food le Polytechnicien

    Grab a quick bite at Fast-Food le Polytechnicien. It is open until 18:00, so you have time to eat before the light changes.

  2. 18:14

    Magic Land, Dakar

    Walk to Magic Land. The amusement park is open until 22:00 on weekdays and Sundays, or 24:00 on Saturdays. Stroll through the grounds as the sky begins to turn.

  3. 18:59

    La plage de Terrou-Bi

    Head to La plage de Terrou-Bi, just a short walk from the park. Watch the sun sink toward the WSW. The beach is quiet and peaceful, perfect for the final moments of daylight.

  4. 19:29

    Restaurant Ndeye

    End the evening with dinner at Restaurant Ndeye. It stays open until 20:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a meal after the sunset.

Local tip

Magic Land has a somewhat run-down feel, but it offers a unique backdrop for the evening. If you prefer a more polished setting, the Casino Terrou-Bi is right next door.

Check before you go

  • Fast-Food le Polytechnicien closes at 18:00. Arrive before then.
  • Restaurant Ndeye closes at 20:00 on weekdays. Check if it is open if you are visiting on a weekend.

Worth knowing

  • Fast-Food le Polytechnicien is open at 17:44 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Restaurant Ndeye is open at 19:29 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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