Ouakam Travel Guide
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.
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 Monument
Find out about the history of Dakar when you spend time at African Renaissance Monument. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.
Mamelles Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mamelles Beach during your trip to Dakar?
Things to do
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
Private Half Day Dakar City Tour Layover tour
With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability...
Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local
Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
Top hotels in Ouakam
Lighthouse Signature Suites
Personnel dévoué belle chambre .
Reviewed on 20 Dec 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
Hôtel Colonia
Terrou-Bi Resort
Wonderful hotel and great staff.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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.
