Focus on African civilization and culture, the Nubian way of life. May need a little French understanding to comprehend the placards. Nice rotunda building.

Musée Civilisations noires

Built in 1964 by French and Moroccan architects. Due to the Moroccan influence, there are strong similarities with the Grand Mosque in Casablanca.

Dakar Grand Mosque

Drink a gigantic Arrak (made from anis) as an aperitif and then order the 20 Mezze.

Hotel Restaurant Farid

Mythical place in Dakar to eat meat skewers with an epise from Niger made from corn. Atypical place if you are a lover of good meat. The food is very tasty there.

Les batons ("BANT-YII")

One of the largest theaters in West Africa, hosting major concerts.

Grand National Theater of Dakar