SENEGAL · ISLAND

Gorée

The car-free island off Dakar whose pretty colonial streets hold the sombre memory of the slave trade.

Island
April – June & December – February

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About Gorée

Gorée is a small, beautiful island a short ferry ride from Dakar, its lanes lined with ochre and pink colonial houses draped in bougainvillea. Beneath the charm lies a profound history: the House of Slaves and its 'Door of No Return' commemorate the Atlantic slave trade. It is a place for quiet reflection, art and sea air.

Highlights

The House of Slaves
The Door of No Return
Cobbled colonial streets
The Historical Museum
Views from the Castel
Local artists and galleries

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Where you'll stay in Gorée

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When to visit Gorée

April – June & December – February

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