Goree Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Infamous fortifications on Gorée Island, used to retain slaves before shipment to the Americas, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
A coastal town with historic buildings, a beach, and boats.
A coastal town with colorful buildings, clear turquoise waters, and boats docked near the shore.
A narrow alley flanked by buildings with green shutters and a sandy ground.
Goree Island
Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals

Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals

5 out of 5
Route De La Corniche Ouest Dakar
The price is NZ$611 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$611
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (535 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and the food!!! The jollof rice was best I ever had will be returning with my girlfriends!"

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals
Terrou-Bi Resort

Terrou-Bi Resort

5 out of 5
Corniche ouest Boulevard Dakar
The price is NZ$586 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$586
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (333 reviews)
"it was good"

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Terrou-Bi Resort
Azalai Hotel Dakar

Azalai Hotel Dakar

4.5 out of 5
Dakar Dakar Dakar Region
The price is NZ$315 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$315
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Magic Land and Soumbédioune Fish Market are located ...
Azalai Hotel Dakar
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Oasis Seaside by Barok

Oasis Seaside by Barok

4 out of 5
35 Diamalaye Dakar Région de Dakar
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Stade Leopold Senghor and Village des Arts ...
8.4/10 Very good! (40 reviews)
"magnifique"

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Oasis Seaside by Barok
Lighthouse Signature Suites

Lighthouse Signature Suites

4 out of 5
Renaissance Dakar Dakar Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and Mamelles Lighthouse ...
Lighthouse Signature Suites
FASA RESIDENCE DAKAR

FASA RESIDENCE DAKAR

3 out of 5
Rue 2, Angle C, Point E Dakar Dakar Region
Stay at this holiday home in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marché Fass and African Remembrance Square ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Some customers was smoking inside the corridors and kitchen. Horribly bad cigarettes smelling."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

FASA RESIDENCE DAKAR
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Popular places to visit

île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal

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.

Ile de Goree Beach
Sandaga market, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

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.

Sandaga Market
Statue called Monument of the African Renaissance located in Dakar, Senegal

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.

African Renaissance Statue
Distant view of the Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Presidential Palace

After visiting Presidential Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dakar-Plateau. Discover the area's desert landscape and monuments.

Presidential Palace
A mosque with a tall minaret and arched windows.

Dakar Grand Mosque

After visiting Dakar Grand Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Dakar Grand Mosque

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Explore the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University during your travels in Fann. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Activities

Dakar in 3h: Full tour by traditional fast coach

Dakar in 3h: Full tour by traditional fast coach

NZ$59
per adult
Dakar in 3h: Full tour by traditional fast coach
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

NZ$140
per adult
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
Private Half-Day Dakar City Tour: Layover tour

Private Half Day Dakar City Tour Layover tour

NZ$202
per adult
Private Half Day Dakar City Tour Layover tour
Lighthouse of Mammelles Dakar

Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour)

NZ$221
per adult
Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour)
With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability...

With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability...

NZ$129
per traveller
With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability...
Dakar City Tour

Dakar City Tour and Goree Island

NZ$276
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
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Cities near Goree Island

Stunning ocean views from the Corniche promenade, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Dakar

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