Teranga, rythmes vivants, porte de l’Afrique de l’Ouest
Capitale
Dakar
Langue
French, Wolof
Devise
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Meilleure période
November–May (dry season)
Sécurité
Prudence accrue
selon les avis gouvernementaux en direct
Photo : Nathanaël Desmeules sur Unsplash
Divergence modérée — les 3 sources gouvernementales couvrant cette destination diffèrent d'un niveau.
Mis à jour le 1 septembre 2026
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Avis de santé voyage CDC — Niveau 2
Practice enhanced precautions
Source : Avis de santé voyage CDC
Dernière vérification : 25 août 2026
Sources : avis de voyage gouvernementaux et autorités sanitaires · Notre méthode de vérification
Visa-free for most nationalities including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and EU citizens for 90 days.
Visa-free for most nationalities including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and EU citizens for 90 days.
No visa needed. Present passport at immigration.
Instant on arrival.
Free.
Les exigences de visa varient selon la nationalité et changent fréquemment. Vérifiez auprès de l'ambassade de votre pays ou de l'autorité d'immigration officielle de la destination avant de voyager.
One of the safest countries in West Africa. Dakar is vibrant but petty crime exists. Casamance region in the south has had some instability but tourism is growing. Beach areas are generally safe.
Basé sur les avis de voyage officiels du FCDO britannique, surveillés en continu · Sources de données
One of the safest countries in West Africa. Dakar is vibrant but petty crime exists. Casamance region in the south has had some instability but tourism is growing. Beach areas are generally safe.
Do not drink tap water.
Check advisories for Casamance region. Dakar traffic is chaotic. Strong Atlantic currents at beaches.
Tip 10% at restaurants. Small tips for taxi drivers and hotel staff. Generous tipping is appreciated.
Casual but modest. Senegalese dress beautifully — you'll see stunning traditional fabrics daily. Cover up at mosques.
95% Muslim. Very tolerant and peaceful Islam with Sufi brotherhoods. Respect prayer times and mosque etiquette. During Ramadan, be discreet about eating in public.