Marché Tilène, Traditional marketplace in Commune de Médina, Senegal
Marché Tilène stretches along Avenue Blaise Diagne with sections devoted to fresh produce, textiles, spices, herbs, jewelry, and household goods. The layout clusters similar products together, making it easy to navigate between different trading zones.
This marketplace emerged as a central trading hub in Dakar's Médina district, supporting merchants and families across generations. It remains integral to the district's economic life and daily commerce.
Vendors here practice traditional Senegalese trading methods, with direct negotiations and personalized customer relationships forming the foundation of daily commerce. This creates a social rhythm where regular shoppers develop relationships with familiar sellers.
The market operates throughout the week with extended hours serving morning shoppers and evening visitors with flexible timing. Bring cash for transactions, as this is the primary payment method among vendors.
A specific area of the market specializes in medicinal plants and traditional remedies known locally as the 'zone grigri'. This section preserves knowledge about herbal healing practices rooted in local traditions.
Location: Commune de Médina
Address: Av. Blaise Diagne, Dakar, Senegal
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 07:30-23:00; Sunday 09:30-20:00
Phone: +221776496828
GPS coordinates: 14.68170,-17.44967
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
Dakar brings together various sites between historical heritage and the Atlantic Ocean. The Senegalese capital features several monuments such as the African Memorial Cathedral of 1929 and the African Renaissance Monument, 52 meters tall. The Théodore Monod Museum of African Art displays 9,000 artifacts from West African cultures, while Gorée Island hosts the Slave House documenting the Atlantic slave trade. Traditional markets like Kermel and Tilène offer fish, spices, and crafts in buildings dating from the early 20th century. The coast offers several points of interest along the 13-kilometer-long Corniche. Pointe des Almadies marks the western tip of the African continent with its rock formations facing the Atlantic and seafood restaurants. Hann Park spans 60 hectares with West African flora and fauna. Between colonial architecture, natural spaces, and cultural institutions, the city presents various locations to explore the history and culture of Senegal.
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