IFAN Museum of African Arts Tours

If you've got a hankering for some mental stimulation, make a trip to IFAN Museum of African Arts. Whether it's history, culture or traditions, you'll find lots of intriguing displays to keep your mind active here.

You'll soon learn why this Dakar collection of historical artifacts is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for more to explore, Sandaga Market, Ile de Goree Beach, and Cheikh Anta Diop University are in the area as well. They won't take very long to reach from IFAN Museum of African Arts.

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King Fahd Palace

King Fahd Palace

4.5 out of 5
Les Almadies
Price was $2,219, price is now $1,841 per person
$1,841
per person
Nov 1 - Nov 7
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Dakar (DSS)
7.2/10 Good! (149 reviews)
Old, limited buffet options, repeats on two consecutive days. Rooms did not have glasses and coffee, tea bags

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

La Résidence Sea Plaza

La Résidence Sea Plaza

3.5 out of 5
Price was $2,215, price is now $1,861 per person
$1,861
per person
Nov 1 - Nov 7
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Dakar (DSS)
No reviews
Terrou-Bi Resort

Terrou-Bi Resort

5 out of 5
Price was $2,414, price is now $2,045 per person
$2,045
per person
Nov 1 - Nov 7
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Dakar (DSS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (281 reviews)
Love the hotel rooms were very nice and clean! This pool was amazing!

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Popular places to visit

Sandanga lies roughly midway on Plateau center in Dakar and is the biggest of Dakar`s markets. If you are not familiar with African markets is worth a visit, but be careful with your valuables and do not be fooled to follow strangers. Sandanga is a mix of flea market and tourist market. It is fussy and chaotic and sellers are ongoing. Try to visit Sandanga early in the morning. It is less crowded at that time of day and fruits and vegetables are fresh and look attractive. Read more: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/shopping-dakars-markets/

Sandaga Market

3.5/5(12 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your trip to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Sandaga Market
The Soumbédioune Fish Market is a place to observe life and commerce in Dakar, Senegal. It's busy and bustling, with ocean views and briny air that has the distinct smell of fish. Come on a Saturday afternoon when things are in full swing. Be respectful when taking photographs however and make sure you ask vendors if it's okay to capture them or their wares on film before you snap.

Soumbédioune Fish Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Soumbédioune Fish Market during your visit to Dakar. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Soumbédioune Fish Market
On Goree Island you can learn about Dakar`s dark history while enjoying this little island`s lush and idyllic atmosphere. Only a short ferry ride from Senegal’s capital Dakar lays the tiny island Ile de Gorée. The island is a popular destination for anyone visiting Dakar and Senegal and tells the story of the slave trade across the Atlantic. The entire island was listed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/goree-island-slave-trade/

Ile de Goree Beach

4/5(12 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Dakar?

Ile de Goree Beach
The House of slaves and this is the door of no return That you see at the bottom...

House of Slaves

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at House of Slaves during your trip to Dakar. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

House of Slaves

Musée Théodore Monod

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Musée Théodore Monod during your travels in Dakar-Plateau. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

Musée Théodore Monod

Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories

Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories is just one of the places to see in Dakar-Plateau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories

Best Lodging Options Near IFAN Museum of African Arts

Pullman Dakar Teranga

Pullman Dakar Teranga

5 out of 5
10 Rue Colbert, Place de L' independance, Dakar
Pullman Dakar Teranga
Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau

Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau

4 out of 5
64 Rue Felix, Faure, Dakar
Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau
Ibis Styles Dakar

Ibis Styles Dakar

3 out of 5
Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga No 2, Dakar
Ibis Styles Dakar
Novotel Dakar

Novotel Dakar

4 out of 5
Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga, Dakar
Novotel Dakar
Le Ndiambour Hôtel et Résidence

Le Ndiambour Hôtel et Résidence

4 out of 5
121 Rue Carnot, Dakar
Le Ndiambour Hôtel et Résidence
Hôtel Le Sokhamon

Hôtel Le Sokhamon

3 out of 5
Intersection of Av President Roosevelt, & Av Nelson Mandela, Dakar
Hôtel Le Sokhamon
Hotel La Villa Racine

Hotel La Villa Racine

4 out of 5
37 rue Jules Ferry, Dakar
Hotel La Villa Racine
Sokhamon

Sokhamon

2.5 out of 5
Av. Nelson Mandela, Dakar, Région de Dakar
Sokhamon
Hotel Al Afifa

Hotel Al Afifa

5 out of 5
46 Rue Jules Ferry, Dakar, Région de Dakar
Hotel Al Afifa
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