Meoweler
Senegal

Touba / undefined

MeowScore 😾67/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😾
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

january

Experience the grand Magal pilgrimage and cultural immersion.

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january

Visit Touba for the annual Magal pilgrimage. Experience unique culture and traditional practices.

🎨
february

Take part in the Touba Biennale - a contemporary art exhibition showcasing African art.

🎉
march

Join Touba's lively street carnivals during the Independence Day celebrations.

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april

Enjoy the pleasant weather and witness traditional wrestling competitions during the Senegalese Wrestling season.

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may

Observe Ramadan prayers at the Grand Mosque and join locals in breaking fast together.

🎂
june

Experience Serigne Touba's birthday celebrations - a truly spiritual and cultural experience.

🌟
july

Witness the Touba International Cultural Festival. A week of music, art, and traditional dance performances.

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august

Enjoy Touba's vibrant nightlife during peak tourism season. Live music, food, and drinks all around!

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september

Experience the peacefulness of Touba. Perfect time for quiet reflection and personal growth.

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october

Celebrate Tabaski with locals, and witness the slaughtering of rams and the sharing of meat to the needy.

🙏
november

Celebrate Gamou, the birth of Prophet Muhammed, with joyful festivities and cultural parades.

🎄
december

Join locals in celebrating Christmas and New Year's Eve with street parties, fireworks, and exotic cuisine.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From the point of view of a visiting cat, Touba can be relatively affordable if you stick to street food and local markets. However, imported goods can be quite expensive. Overall, it's neither super cheap nor extremely expensive.

Try bargaining at local markets and exploring street food options for a budget-friendly experience.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Pilgrimage

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Pilgrimage

Touba is a religious center and many visitors come for a short pilgrimage.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Touba

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Touba

Cash is the preferred payment method and splitting bills is not common.

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited bandwidth capacity

meh Availability

Still limited access in some areas

good Cellular

Reliable coverage in most parts

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walking hostile

Busy streets

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

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Things to do

The mainstream

🎉
Grand Magal
🏛️
Keur Serigne Bi
🕍
Gouye Mbind
🛍️
Touba Market
🕌
Great Mosque of Touba

The mainstream

🎉
Grand Magal

An annual spiritual pilgrimage and celebration that attracts millions of people from all over the world. Cats will enjoy the festive atmosphere and lots of tasty treats!

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🏛️
Keur Serigne Bi

A revered historical site that was the home of the first Khalif General of the Murid brotherhood. A must-visit for history-loving cats!

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🕍
Gouye Mbind

A famous spiritual site on the outskirts of Touba, said to have healing powers. Cats will love the peaceful atmosphere and calming energy.

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🛍️
Touba Market

The perfect place to find traditional Senegalese clothes, jewelry, and spices- a true cat's paradise!

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🕌
Great Mosque of Touba

The largest mosque in West Africa! Known for its beautiful architecture and spiritual significance for the Murid brotherhood.

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Off the beaten path

1
Bou El Mogdad Restaurant
2
Mouderou Fall
3
Gueye Bagdad Palace
4
Darou Salam Mosque
5
Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Museum

Off the beaten path

1
Bou El Mogdad Restaurant

Get a taste of local cuisine in this unassuming restaurant. Try the yassa poulet or thiebu djen, and wash it down with a cold local beer. 🍗🍚🍻

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2
Mouderou Fall

Escape the bustle of Touba for a peaceful hike to this picturesque waterfall, surrounded by lush vegetation. 💦🌳🌸

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3
Gueye Bagdad Palace

Feast your eyes on this crumbling yet grand palace, built in the 1930s by a wealthy merchant. A photographer's dream. 📸🏰🌿

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4
Darou Salam Mosque

Visit this breathtakingly beautiful mosque with ornate tiling and beautiful open-air courtyard. A perfect spot to rest and reflect. 🕌🌴🌞

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5
Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Museum

Learn about the life and legacy of Senegal's revered Sufi saint, founder of the Mouride brotherhood, in this informative and peaceful museum. 🕌📜🙏

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biking hostile

Poor infrastructure

walking hostile

Busy streets

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

The Grand Mosque of Touba

This magnificent mosque is the heart of the Mouride brotherhood and the largest in West Africa. It can hold up to 7,000 cats during prayer times.

Thiaroye Fish Market

Experience the bustling atmosphere of this vibrant fish market, where cats can sample and purchase a wide variety of fresh seafood.

The Annual Magal Pilgrimage

Join millions of cats in this annual religious pilgrimage to Touba, dedicated to the founder of the Mouride brotherhood. It's a time of prayer, reflection, and celebration.

Useful external sites

senegal-online.com

Senegal Online↗

Information and booking portal for hotels, tours, and transportation in Senegal

www.visitezlesenegal.com

Visit Senegal↗

Official tourism website for Senegal, including information on Touba

www.goafricaonline.com/en/senegal

Go Africa Online↗

Online directory of businesses, hotels, and attractions in Senegal

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