Island of Gorée

Island of Gorée is a historic and protected site Dakar located in Senegal.

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    Historic and Protected Site

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Ile de Gorée Dakar Senegal

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pi

a perfectly picturesque island that was sadly one of the biggest slave trading points in africa for more than 300 years. return trip on the ferry is 500 francs and you have to pay 1000 tax & entry.

Anzeyo Shropshire

The knowledge you gain is mind blowing

Momar Fall

The second beach has a lot of rocks in the water :( otherwise its an amazing island and an unforgettable experience. The first restaurants rice and fish is delicious.

Alex ADS

Periodically, the conservator of the Maison des Esclaves makes a teaching speech on slavery at the main stairs. Brilliant lesson even though it's only in french. Ask for the hours at the ticket booth .

The White House

President Obama and the First Lady toured the Masion des Esclaves Museum on Gorée Island , Senegal. Read more

Guillaume Flandre

A World Heritage site that is super beautiful. The water is so clear there.

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I love it , so call and lovely place

Bernard Pollack

Make sure to visit Ile de Gorée, an incredible island with cobblestone roads lined by colonial buildings, and only a short 20 minute ferry from Dakar (only $10 dollars roundtrip). Ile de Gorée has a n

Alex ADS

Please refrain to speak loudly , smoke and drink in this place of memories (Maison des Esclaves ) where people were enslaved and sent overseas by thousands. This is not Disneyland (or go back home !).

artimiza desmond

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Cheikh BA

Essential in Summer because of its history as a major slave-trading center.

John Harris

Walking to the "door of no return" was one of the most moving experiences of my life. Like Vietnam Wall I am so glad u went but will probably never return

Kassandra Boyd

You can stay on the Island .

11 Luciana

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Junnie Lee

Is a great place to go for sight seeing n taking pictures

blessing larry

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swenny martins

i love you

Nanda Dj

House of Slave is open @ 10am - 12am and 0230pm - 6pm

kama sambo

Hello dear am so happy to hear from you, pleasblesspet4me@yahoo.com ) i wait to hear back from you Blessing

Sky Cosenza

Been there, one of the most moving experiences ever.

Mouha Dia

Super cool

Oumar Demba

Wonderful historical area

H Hunt

The House of Slaves is closed noon til 2:30

blessing larry

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celine samuel

How are you my name is queen. Please i will like you to Email me back in my email address (queen_cline@yahoo.com) so that i can send you my photos and more information about my self to you

Julie Dash

Go in a small group.

malal diop

C'est toujours agréable d'aller sur cette île , les gens de gorée sont aimables et sympathiques

laurine ancelle

La plage visiter le castel et la maison des esclaves et il y a des restau qui font de très bons repas

Fatih.

C'est un endroit agréable en dehors du problème de transport.// ulaşım sıkıntısı dışında gayet güzel bir yer 👌🏻

Mbayang Gueye

Hola Encantado de conocerte después de ver tu perfil soy Luciana, de Madrid España, Tengo una discusión del proyecto con usted por favor envíeme un correo electrónico a: (santiago.luciana@yahoo.c o m)

Lyly Marques

Je garde un beau souvenir de cet endroit plein d'histoire.

Cheikh Ahmad Tidjane Faye

C'est super bien, je l'ai une fois visitée avec la chaloupe.

Ouzin Fall

Sais un lieu plein histoire et c bon a vivre et agreable

Sarah DOSSO

Super ile touristique!

Efflamine 🐆

Ile historique

Cenk Alkanat

Kunta kinte ( kőle adası )

Stepan Chizhov

Île de Gorée is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ouzin Fall

Gorre sais cool visite la

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Free to walk up the stairs to the foot of the statues. gorgeous panoramic view of Dakar. It costs 10€ to take the lift within the body, 5€ for kids. - Norbert Hu

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Three prices: gorean islanders, mainland senegaleses and tourists. Be on time, the captain is very tight with schedules and never wait. One boat per hour except weekends when it sails each two hours. - Alex ADS