Gorée Island
Dakar, Senegal
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- Area
- 69 acres
- Type
- Island in Dakar, Senegal
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Is Goree Island worth visiting?
A UNESCO World Heritage site and Dakar's number one attraction in terms of visitor numbers, Gorée is deservedly at the top of many “things to do” lists, even if aspects of its history and role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade have been disputed.
What is Gorée Island known for?
An emblematic site of African history and the memory of the slave trade, Gorée Island is much more than a monument frozen in the past. It is also a living, breathing community, where heritage and everyday life must coexist.
How much does it cost to go to Goree Island?
Gorée Island is accessible only by boat. The easiest and cheapest way to get there is to take the direct Gorée Ferry from Dakar's passenger terminal. Ferries depart every two hours, daily, from 7 am to midnight. Tickets are available at the terminal and cost about 5,000 CFA (approximately USD9) for a return trip.
What is Goree Island used for today?
Post-independence Gorée is connected to the mainland by regular 30-minute ferry service, for pedestrians only; there are no cars on the island. Senegal's premier tourist site, the island was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. It now serves mostly as a memorial to the slave trade.