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Discover Somone in a new way with a full-day immersive experience combining a market visit, hands-on workshop, traditional cooking, and village exploration. Between the protected lagoon, peaceful streets, small local workshops, and everyday life scenes, this excursion offers a complete and authentic glimpse of the Petite Côte. Accessible to everyone, it’s an ideal activity for those who want to experience living culture and participate in daily local practices.
The day begins with a visit to the Somone market, a modest but very lively place in the morning. Fresh products are available: daily fish, tropical fruits, vegetables, herbs, cereals, handmade goods, and fragrant spices. This immersion allows participants to see how locals shop, understand seasonal produce, and learn to recognize key ingredients of Senegalese cuisine.
Next comes the hands-on workshop, which varies depending on the day: preparing an ingredient, handling a local product, discovering a traditional gesture, or a small artisan initiation. In Somone, some workshops are influenced by the lagoon: seafood, simple techniques related to fishing, or local cooking, for example.
The next step is preparing a Senegalese meal, using the ingredients purchased in the morning. Participants learn the basics of traditional recipes: cutting, mixing spices, slow cooking, sauce preparation… Dishes vary according to the market arrivals: yassa, thiebou dieune, mafé, fish rice, seasonal vegetables, and more. The meal is then enjoyed in a friendly atmosphere, providing a special moment to share and savor local flavors.
In the afternoon, there is a stroll through the village of Somone, passing through streets, small shops, family homes, quiet beaches, and everyday life scenes. Depending on the itinerary, it may be possible to approach the lagoon or nearby rural areas, where nature and tranquility create a calming atmosphere.
This day, accessible to all, combines workshop, market, cooking, light walking, and regular breaks. Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Activities and Discoveries around Somone
- Somone Lagoon
A natural reserve perfect for birdwatching and canoe trips. - Beaches of Somone and Ngaparou
Ideal for relaxing before or after the excursion. - Ngaparou Artisan Village
Close to Somone and known for its local crafts. - Mbour Fishing Port
An impressive scene when the pirogues return. - Saly Market
For a different Petite Côte atmosphere, more urban.
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