Workshop, Market, Cooking, Village Dakar

Discover Dakar from an authentic perspective with an immersive day combining a market visit, hands-on workshop, traditional cooking, and a stroll through a neighborhood-village.
Away from the main avenues and urban pace, this excursion immerses you in local life, between handicrafts, Senegalese flavors, neighborhood scenes, and preserved traditions. A varied and accessible day, ideal for exploring Dakar differently.

The day begins with a visit to a Dakar market, lively from early morning. You’ll find fruits, vegetables, spices, fish, fabrics, household items, and handicrafts. This moment helps understand the market’s importance in daily life: exchange, conviviality, bargaining, and product diversity. In the capital, markets also reflect the country’s cultural richness, with influences from all regions of Senegal.

Next, the day continues with a hands-on workshop, which varies depending on the period and availability: preparing a local ingredient, discovering a traditional craft gesture, learning a culinary technique, or handling products used in Senegalese cooking. In Dakar, these workshops may also reflect urban diversity: fusion cuisine, simple crafts, and a variety of local products.

Then comes the traditional cooking session, using the ingredients selected in the morning. Participants learn essential techniques: chopping, preparing sauces, using spices, cooking rice or fish, and balancing flavors. The menu depends on the arrivals and season: thiebou dieune, yassa, mafé, fish dishes, roasted vegetables, or popular urban recipes.
The meal is then enjoyed in a friendly setting, often in a quiet area of the neighborhood.

The afternoon is devoted to a stroll through a Dakar neighborhood-village, where narrow streets, family homes, local workshops, mosques, shops, and daily life scenes offer a different perspective on the capital. You’ll discover a more intimate Dakar, away from the city center bustle.

This day alternates workshops, light walking, cooking, and regular breaks, offering an experience accessible to everyone.

Activities and discoveries around Dakar

• Local markets (Kermel, Tilène, HLM, Castors, etc.) – To discover different atmospheres depending on the neighborhood.
• Dakar Corniche – Ideal for a late-afternoon walk.
• Ngor or Gorée Islands – Nearby, perfect to extend your cultural exploration.
• Dakar beaches – Popular areas such as Yoff, Ngor, or La Voile d’Or.
• Artisan workshops – To discover sculpture, sewing, weaving, or traditional objects.
• Small streets in residential neighborhoods – Offering a full immersion into local life.