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UN Water Conference 2026

Cultural Tours

Program - January 28, 2026 - Dakar and Gorée Island

January 28, 2026

Departure: 09:00 AM

Meeting point to be confirmed

Morning (9:00 - 13:00)

09:00 - 10:00Mamelles

African Renaissance Monument

Visit of the monument, panoramic view of Dakar, and internal museum

10:30 - 11:15Corniche

African Remembrance Square

Memorial site and contemporary cultural space

11:30 - 12:30Soumbédioune

Soumbédioune Handicraft Village

Meeting with artisans, visit of workshops, and possibility of purchasing souvenirs

Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Chez Loutcha, Bideew or Chez Farid Restaurant (Plateau)

Afternoon (14:30 - 19:00)

15:00 - 16:00Plateau

Museum of Black Civilizations

Major exhibition on the history, culture, and contribution of Black peoples to universal civilization

16:30 - 19:00Gorée

Gorée Island

Ferry crossing (~20 min), House of Slaves, museums, historical alleys, sunset on the island

Return around 6:30 - 7:00 PM

Registration