Thies Walking Tour
Thies, Senegal
Why Walk Thies
Thies is a quiet inland city that serves as a cultural counterpoint to coastal Dakar. The city is famous for its Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs — a tapestry workshop where artisans weave large-scale contemporary art tapestries. The Touba mosque, one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa, is an easy day trip. Thies is also home to colorful murals painted on buildings throughout the city.
Free Thies Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Thies walking tour with audio narration. Explore Tapestry Workshops (Manufactures Senegalaises des Arts Decoratifs), Thies Railway Station, City murals, plus hidden gems like Touba and Reserve de Bandia, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Thies
- •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
- •Grand Mosque of Thies — the main mosque in the city center with a tall minaret
Hidden Gems in Thies
- •Touba — the holy city of the Mouride brotherhood with one of Africa's largest mosques, 80km from Thies
- •Reserve de Bandia — a wildlife reserve between Thies and the coast with introduced rhinos, giraffes, and antelope
Walking Tip
The tapestry workshop welcomes visitors — call ahead to confirm opening hours. Touba is a pilgrimage city; dress modestly and remove shoes.
Best Time to Visit
November through May for dry season. The Grand Magal pilgrimage to Touba (date varies) is Senegal's largest religious gathering.
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