Surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, Dakar is awash in fresh seafood. Hardly a day goes by that you don’t want to be sitting within view of the sea, dining on local fish caught that morning. Common hauls include carpe rouge (red snapper), prawns, lobster, sea urchin, tilapia, thiof (a type of grouper), giant … See more
The dish most associated with and beloved by Senegal—and indeed, eaten here for lunch several times a week—is ceebu jën, the native take on rice (“ceeb” in Wolof) and fish … See more
A common street food in Senegal and other parts of West Africa, accara are crispy black-eyed-bean fritters, usually served with a tomato-and-onion-based hot sauce called kaani. It’s not a stretch to consider them a precursor to Southern hush puppies, or … See more
Explore further
Lions, Legends and the Pull of History in Senegal’s Energetic Capital
WebThe 52 Places Traveler fulfills a long-held dream of visiting Dakar and reaffirms his belief that “low season” is just a state of mind. Our columnist, Sebastian Modak, is visiting each ...
Searches you might like
WebJan 22, 2024 · Overview. Dakar is an impressive metropolis, a booming and modern multicultural city. Senegal’s intellectual life shines; the country has produced global …
WebMay 28, 2022 · To the south of Les Almadies, home to the imposing US embassy, the Corniche Ouest hugs the coastline and offers three tenets of Dakarois life in a few …
- People also ask
WebDec 9, 2019 · In recent years, Dakar has witnessed unprecedented growth and change, but market life remains fundamental to the Dakarois’ day-to-day life. From rainbow-coloured …
- Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins
WebFeb 6, 2019 · The inspiration for a large number of the souvenirs in Dakar’s markets, these unique, colourful, hand-painted local buses are the ultimate symbol of the Senegalese capital. From fridge magnets to sketches, key …
'Crazy milk of the desert' transforming the lives of …
WebSep 24, 2016 · Every week, recyclable glass bottles of milk and pots of creamy yoghurt are delivered to the homes of wealthy Dakarois. Unlike the Dolima products, these are only made with Senegalese milk, with...
Top 10 things to do in Dakar, Senegal - The Guardian
WebApr 29, 2010 · The coast south of the city is where rich Dakarois build their holiday homes. At the beautiful hotel Espace Sobo-Bade , in the small fishing village of Toubab Dialao, a room overlooking the sea...
WebJan 17, 2022 · Perched at Africa’s westernmost point, cosmopolitan Dakar is a friendly, frenetic, and unforgettable introduction to West Africa, with some of the region’s best food and most hard-hitting history. 6 mins. Set at the …
WebPDF | On May 15, 2011, Claire Harter published Neither Kaw-Kaw nor Assimilé: Urban Wolof and the Emergent Dakarois Identity | Find, read and cite all the research you need …
Skip to content
