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The best shopping in Thies isn't in the malls — it's on the streets. From vintage stores to artisan workshops, spots like Tapestry Workshops (Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs) are scattered through neighborhoods that reward the curious walker. Wander further and you'll stumble on Touba — the kind of find you can't replicate online.
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 shopping 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, 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.
Visitors explore Thies for art and culture, but every walking route ends up passing through Tapestry Workshops (Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs) and neighborhood markets that tell their own story about the city. Don't overlook Touba — it reflects what the people of Thies actually buy, make, and value.
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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