Must-see shopping in Senegal

  • Ndar Ndar Music & Cafe

    Senegal

    Ndar Ndar is a delightful little shop, with a small coffee bar in front and a spread of CDs for sale in back. There's reggae, jazz, folk and, of course,…

  • Marché Kermel

    Dakar

    The covered Marché Kermel, behind Ave Sarraut and within walking distance of Marché Sandaga, sells a mixture of foodstuffs and souvenirs. It's mainly…

  • Marché des HLM

    Dakar

    The fabulous Marché des HLM is the best place to buy African fabrics. Hundreds of rolls of wax-dyed bazin cloth, vibrant prints, embroidered cloth, lace…

  • Les Ateliers Tësss

    Senegal

    Les Ateliers Tësss displays and sells beautiful woven textiles, which feature natural dyes and high-quality organic cotton. The remarkable gallery keeps…

  • Marché Sandaga

    Dakar

    In the endless sprawl of street stalls here you can buy just about anything (as long as no one steals your purse): you'll find tapestries, wood carvings,…

  • L'Agneau Carnivale

    Senegal

    You'll find vintage prints, old B&W postcards, photographic books about Saint-Louis, CDs and original African paintings (in back) at this clean, well…

  • Village Artisanal Soumbédioune

    Dakar

    Although it lacks the energy of other markets, this is a good place to browse for souvenirs of all kinds, including wooden masks, paintings, jewellery,…

  • Case Artisanale Villageoise d'Oussouye

    Casamance

    Near the centre of the village, this welcoming place sells a small selection of locally made crafts, including dolls, paintings, pottery (made in…

  • Cocktail du Sénégal

    Dakar

    The spacious Cocktail du Sénégal has a good selection of clothes, both for children and adults, along with a great variety of original gifts, souvenirs…

  • Marché Tilène

    Dakar

    For a slice of local life, put on your best 'don't mess with me' face and head over to this buzzing market, which sprawls for several blocks off Ave…

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