The best guide to Surf in Dakar 🏄

Best Places to Stay in Dakar

You need a place close to the surf spots in Dakar. And it must not be a fake place with fake ratings - which was my first experience !

The best place to stay for surfers is Mareme's home

It's exactly between the spots of Ngor and Vivier. You can walk to the beach in 5 minutes.

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Surf Spots

Dakar and its surroundings offer a variety of surf spots suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced surfers. Here are some of the most popular spots:

Spot from North to South around Dakar

How to Move Around Dakar

From the airport to Dakar

Upon arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport, it's advisable to use official airport taxis. Be aware that these taxis are often older models and may not meet modern safety standards. The journey to central Dakar typically takes around 40 minutes and costs approximately 25,000 XOF (about 38 euros).

Renting a car

Renting a car at the airport is feasable but expensive. I had too bad experience in Canaries to try at Dakar.

I strongly recommend to contact Eric from Pistard Rent a car. The price is fair, they have great notations on Google and the service is the best you can have.

Taxis

Within the city, hailing a traditional yellow taxi is straightforward. While services like Uber are not available in Dakar, ride-hailing apps such as Heetch and Yango operate in the area. However, their service quality may not match that of Uber in larger cities.

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