Lompoul desert, Desert landscape in Communauté rurale de Thieppe, Senegal.
The Lompoul Desert features bright orange sand dunes extending over 18 square kilometers in a region predominantly characterized by coastal vegetation.
The desert zone, named after the village of Lompoul, has transformed from an isolated area into a recognized tourist destination since the early 2000s.
The Desert hosts the Festival du Sahel, an annual music celebration that brings together performers and visitors to experience traditional Senegalese entertainment.
Visitors can access the desert through organized tours from Saint-Louis, located 145 kilometers north, with accommodations available at the Ecolodge de Lompoul.
The desert sits just 4 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, creating an exceptional geographical combination of sandy dunes near coastal waters.
Location: Communauté rurale de Thieppe
GPS coordinates: 15.46240,-16.68800
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
Lake Retba
90.9 km
House of Slaves
116.8 km
Diamniadio Olympic Stadium
98.2 km
Great Mosque of Touba
110.4 km
Bandia Nature Reserve
100 km
Diama Dam
88.8 km
Faidherbe Bridge
65.8 km
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
112.7 km
Zoo de Hann
114.8 km
Hann Forest and Zoological Park
114.7 km
Langue de Barbarie National Park
47.5 km
Keur Moussa abbey
89.5 km
Historical Museum of Senegal
116.7 km
Biffeche
86.6 km
Stade Lat-Dior
81.9 km
Guembeul Natural Reserve
55.9 km
Réserve naturelle de Popenguine
110.7 km
Village des Arts de Dakar
115 km
Musée régional de Thiès
78.6 km
Island of Saint-Louis
65.1 km
Usine des eaux de Mbakhana
77.9 km
Musée Régional de Thiès
78.7 km
Malika Beach
101 km
Plage de Yoff
115.1 km
Statue of Louis Faidherbe in Saint-Louis
65.7 km
Mboro Plage
38.9 km
Ancien orphelinat des Sœurs de Saint-Joseph de Cluny, Saint-Louis
65.3 km
Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Saint-Louis
65.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes