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Thies's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the murals near Tapestry Workshops (Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs) and City murals, in the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that most visitors pass without noticing. Walking is the only way to find them. Look for Touba — a creative corner that guidebooks consistently overlook.
Senegal's second city, an inland railway town known for its tapestry workshops, vibrant murals, and proximity to the sacred Touba mosque.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided music & arts tour route in Thies. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Tapestry Workshops (Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs) — a renowned workshop producing large-scale art tapestries, City murals — colorful murals painted on buildings throughout the city, depicting Senegalese life and history, plus hidden gems like Touba — the holy city of the Mouride brotherhood with one of Africa's largest mosques, 80km from Thies and Reserve de Bandia — a wildlife reserve between Thies and the coast with introduced rhinos, giraffes, and antelope.
Use this page as a starting point for a Thies walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Thies. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Thies is known for art and culture, but creativity is woven into every corner. Street art appears visible around Tapestry Workshops (Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs) and City murals, music drifts from doorways in neighborhoods off the main tourist path. Lesser-known creative pockets like Touba reward those who walk slowly enough to notice.
The tapestry workshop welcomes visitors — call ahead to confirm opening hours. Touba is a pilgrimage city; dress modestly and remove shoes.
November through May for dry season. The Grand Magal pilgrimage to Touba (date varies) is Senegal's largest religious gathering.
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