Thies, Senegal

Music & Arts Tour in Thies

Thies's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

Senegal's second city, an inland railway town known for its tapestry workshops, vibrant murals, and proximity to the sacred Touba mosque.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•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

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Thies?+

roamee's music tour of Thies takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Thies?+

roamee curates a walking route through Thies's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Thies good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Thies's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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