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Thies transforms after dark. Neighborhoods around Tapestry Workshops (Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs) and Thies Railway Station take on new energy, new sounds, and new possibilities — and the best way to discover it is on foot, moving between venues the way locals do. Track down Touba for the kind of night that only locals know about.
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 nightlife 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, Thies Railway Station — a colonial-era station on the Dakar-Bamako railway line, 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 primarily visited for art and culture, but the city takes on a different character at night. Areas near Tapestry Workshops (Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs) and Thies Railway Station come alive after sunset, offering an experience you can't get during the day. Look for Touba — the kind of place that daytime visitors never know existed.
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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