Top Local Tips for Dakar

Dakar Airport The airport can be tricky coming in. It can get a bit chaotic because there is a very small exit with people milling about.

Taxi rides If you go anywhere in a cab in Dakar, ask the driver how much it is to go to where you're going. If it's anywhere in the city, it shouldn't cost you anymore than 3,000CFA. If they try to charge you 5-10,000CFA, just say NO! and walk off. They'll realize you're not an idiot and try to change the price. If you decide on a price and when you get to your destination and the driver tries to raise the price, say NO! again and tell them that's not what you agreed on. Be firm, they WILL try to cheat you.

Disgusting street sellers Street sellers will try to do any dirty tricks to sell you products like a fake Mont Blanc pen or a Senegal football team t-shirt for excessively high prices. They also try to start some lies about becoming a father and in extreme need for money. If you simply say no, they usually become agressive, and call you a racist or even try to block you.

Other names for Le Meridien President Dakar Hotel

• le meridien hotel dakar
• le meridien dakar
• dakar le meridien
• Address: Pointe des Almadies - Dakar - 08181 - Senegal