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Practical essentials for Senegal

Numbers to keep, transport to recognise and everyday essentials.

Emergencies & useful numbers

Dial from within Senegal. Tap a number to call.

Police17Safety and emergency responseFire & rescue18Fires, accidents and rescueSAMU1515Medical emergenciesHealth helpline800 00 50 50Ministry of Health

Getting around

Taxi

Confirm the destination and fare before leaving.

Clando

Local shared taxi: ask about the route and where to get off.

Car rapide

Ask about the direction and fare before boarding.

TER

Regional express train. Find your station and check schedules.

BRT

Sunu BRT: check stations and routes.

Buses & minibuses

DDD, AFTU: confirm the route and your stop.

A useful habit: show your destination, ask the fare and leave time for traffic.

Plan a journey

Choose two places. Google Maps will open the route and available estimates.

Enter a start and end point in Senegal.

Times depend on the service and traffic conditions; no guaranteed taxi fare. Entered places are sent to Google only when you open the link. Leydimen does not save them.

Money & payments

CFA franc · FCFA · XOF1 € = 655,957 FCFA

Official parity, before exchange fees. Euros, US or Canadian dollars: check rates and accepted currencies with the bank or exchange office. Algerian dinars: confirm acceptance before travelling.

Cash

Keep small notes and confirm your change.

Mobile Money

Wave · Orange Money. Check the recipient’s name before confirming.

Bank card

Debit or credit: ask whether your card is accepted before paying.

Convert an amount

Estimate, before fees65,596 FCFA

Fixed parity: €1 = FCFA 655.957. Source: BCEAO · checked 25 September 2026. Rounded result; the amount received depends on fees and the provider. This calculation does not guarantee currency acceptance.

See the BCEAO reference

SIM & Internet

OrangeYas (formerly Free)Expresso

SIM / eSIM

Check plans, required documents and phone compatibility.

Wi-Fi

Ask your accommodation or café about access, charges and connection quality.

Starlink

Satellite internet, separate from a mobile SIM. Check availability and equipment for your address.

Etiquette & local customs

Greet first

Take a moment to say hello before asking for something.

Ask before a photo

Ask permission before photographing a person.

Respect the setting

In a home or religious site, follow your host’s guidance.

More local etiquette

A few words to connect

Salaam aleekum.Hello / peace be upon you.
Jërëjëf.Thank you.
Ñaata la ?How much does it cost?
Ana… ?Where is…? (show your destination)

For a journey, also ask: “How long should I allow?”

Explore Wolof expressions

Food & local life

Take your time

Around tea, around the table

Attaya tea, a shared meal, a conversation. Discover Senegal through everyday moments, too.

Food, sharing & teranga
Sources and verification

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