Ouakam
Dakar
Popular places to visit
Ile de Goree Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Goree Island? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Sandaga Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your visit to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.
Village des Arts
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Village des Arts in Dakar. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.
House of Slaves
You can spend time studying the exhibits at House of Slaves during your trip to Goree Island. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.
Soumbédioune Fish Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Soumbédioune Fish Market during your trip to Gueule Tapée. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.
African Renaissance Statue
Find out about the history of Dakar with a stop at African Renaissance Statue. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.
Things to do
Your assistant in interpretation & in shopping in Dakar markets
Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour)
Private Half Day Dakar City Tour Layover tour
Top hotels in Ouakam
Lighthouse Signature Suites
It’s a new place and very clean I actually really liked my stay definitely coming back again!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Fadidi House
Felt at home
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025
Les Mamelles Dakar Hotel
Hotel du Phare
Very friendly staff and tidy rooms. It was great value! Merci beaucoup !
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Loman Art House
Excellent place to enjoy many people and art
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2025
Hôtel Colonia
Other neighbourhoods around Ouakam
Les Almadies
If you're spending some time in Les Almadies, Pointe des Almadies Beach and Des Almadies Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Ouakam
- Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
- African Renaissance Monument
- Mosque of the Divinity
- Sandaga Market
- Pointe des Almadies Beach
- Stade Leopold Senghor
- Ngor Beach
- Embassy of the United States of America
- Presidential Palace
- Soumbédioune Fish Market
- Nagor Island
- Marche Tilene
- Dakar Arena
- Museum of Black Civilizations
- Hann Park
- Diamniadio Ministerial Spheres
