Plateau

Dakar, Senegal

The historic downtown core, close to Marché Kermel and the city's colonial-era buildings.

Places in Plateau

Marché Kermel street stalls Stalls around the market serving dibi (grilled meat) and accara (black-eyed pea fritters).

Best time to visit: November to May brings the dry season and more comfortable temperatures, avoiding the humid rainy season.
Getting around: Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the standard way to move around Dakar's spread-out districts; ferries connect the mainland to Gorée Island.
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Language: French (official), Wolof. English is not widely spoken.
Timezone: GMT (UTC+0)
Current trends: Almadies and N'Gor continue to develop as Dakar's most upscale, beach-oriented district, with restaurants like Sunugal on Ngor Island's edge and Terrou-bi's seafront dining anchoring the area's growing profile.

Almadies / N'Gor — An upscale peninsula with luxury hotels, beaches, and trendy restaurants, quieter and more relaxed than downtown.
Ouakam / Mamelles — A residential area near the African Renaissance Monument and nearby beaches, offering a balance of local life and tourist amenities.