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Dakar Understand The Senegalese are very proud of their reputation for "teranga" -- hospitality. Locals are extremely friendly and helpful, but as anywhere else, watch out for scams. Eat Chez Ndeye / Ker Ndeye (On a street parallel to Ponty) Inexpensive. Authentic Senegalese food. Besides the lovely Thiebou Dien, the place features home-made Tamarind juice. Try to catch the excellent Kora player. Café de Rome (City center) Welcome to Cafe du Rome, authentic French food (as a matter of fact, you ARE in France), from oysters to steak tartar, and the famous Sole Meuniere that doesn't disappoint. It is pricey by Dakar standards, but the food is great. Patisserie Laetitia Walking along the street of Cafe du Rome towards La Corniche (the sea) - away from the center - two blocks up on your right hand side, you find the ultimate place for breakfast in Dakar. No, they don't serve eggs, bacon or sausage, but fresh, slightly warm croissants, pain au chocolat, and (my personal favourite) pain au raisins. The coffee is good and the juices freshly squeezed. Sit in the little room to the right of the counter, it features the most amazing orange and yellow lamps and little triangular tables with stools to sit on. You will be surrounded by locals in beautiful Muslim outfits, reading the paper and discussing the latest news. What a great place. In fact, a reason to move to Dakar. Hotel Farid/ Lebanese Restaurant Drink a gigantic Arrak (made from palm fruit) as an aperitif and then order the 20 Mezze. Le Jardin Thailandais Huge menu of delicious Thai food, great atmosphere. A little pricey, but worth it. Across the street from UCAD (Universite Cheikh Anta Diop) off of Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop/Rue de Ouakam. After eating, check out the jazz club across the street! Lalibela Little Ethiopian restaurant with a fantastic rooftop dining area. The ambiance alone would be worth coming here, but luckily the food is great too. A little difficult to find -- between the VDN and Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop at the intersection with the Mobil-On-The-Run and la Poste Fann. Centre Culturel Francais Ask for the local food they serve for lunch (not on the menu) during the week. On weekends you must ask nicely to convince them to let you try what they prepare for the staff. http://www.institutfr-dakar.org Peanuts: The roasted peanuts you can buy on the street or get with your order of beer in any bar are delicious. These nuts are not greasy at all and have just the right amount of salt - and sometimes they are still slightly warm from being roasted. Other Street Food: You can find all sorts of street food practically anywhere in Dakar. Apart from peanuts, there are other nuts, lots of fruit, and other special Senegalese treats and snacks. There are also a ton of sandwich shops and little bread stands, where you can get egg sandwiches or quick and cheap food. ... more travelguide information

The Ile de Goree is a must see. The island just off the coast is accesible by regular ferry boats. When you go there poeple will tell you that you need a guide. This is not true.

The islands itself has preserved a nice, laidback atmosphere in a historical setting. The most impressive sight is the fort from where slaves were transported to the America's.

There are some good fish restaurants near the harbour. Check the departure times of the boats before you order because you don't want to get stuck on the island.Justin : I think you are better of when you just accept the services of so called guides. They do not really serve a purpose but at least you are not harassed the whole time. The island itself is great by the way. I loved it!

The Grand Mosque is an attraction that has great significance to this Muslim country: If you’re in Dakar on a Friday stop and listen to the afternoon call to prayers. (Non-Muslim women are not allowed to enter while non-Muslim men are welcome to enter if they do so just to observe.)