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MICE in Senegal · Dakar, host city

Dakar, Senegal's international MICE hub

Congresses, conventions, board meetings, corporate events, and incentives: Dakar concentrates the infrastructure, expertise, and connectivity needed to design professional events at a national, regional, and international scale.

Capacity
From board meetings to large-scale events
Connectivity
International airport · Dakar · Diamniadio
Positioning
National & regional MICE hub
Dakar, host city From October to January, the season of major events: trade shows, a biennale, an energy summit and, from 31 October to 13 November, the world's youth. See the season →
At a Glance

Dakar at a Glance

DestinationDakar & Diamniadio
MICE RoleSenegal's main hub
EventsCongresses · conventions · seminars · corporate
CapacitySmall to very large
AccommodationWide choice of establishments
ConnectivityBlaise Diagne International Airport
EcosystemHotels · DMCs · agencies · transport · event services
IncentiveCulture · heritage · gastronomy · ocean
SeasonalityYear-round
The Case for Dakar

Why Dakar for Your Event?

01

Connectivity

Dakar is Senegal's main international gateway, allowing you to build programs that combine arrivals, meetings, and experiences within a manageable radius.

02

Capacity

The destination concentrates infrastructure capable of hosting everything from small committees to conventions and large-scale events.

03

Professional Ecosystem

Hotels, conference centers, DMCs, event agencies, transport providers, and technical suppliers make up a complete event chain.

04

Versatility

Dakar suits board meetings as well as congresses, conventions, product launches, training sessions, and incentives.

05

Incentive Extension

Gorée, the Corniche, culinary experiences, art, craftsmanship, and the ocean allow you to extend a professional program with high-identity experiences.

The Plateau and the port of Dakar from the air
International Recognition

Two world-class distinctions, minutes from your meetings

Dakar doesn't just offer infrastructure — the city is home to two internationally recognized landmarks, just minutes from any MICE hotel in the capital.

Gorée IslandUNESCO World Heritage, 1978
Ngor BayMost Beautiful Bays of the World, 2026
What Makes Dakar Unique

Signature experiences, designed as incentive modules

Gorée Island

A 20-minute boat ride from the port of Dakar, the island carries a powerful historical memory — colorful houses, the House of Slaves, cobbled lanes. A meaningful setting for a group visit or gala dinner.

Incentive module: guided visit, island gala dinner

Ngor Bay & the Corniche

Surf, beach, and urban life meet along Dakar's Atlantic front — an ideal setting to combine a morning work session with a relaxed oceanfront afternoon.

Incentive module: wellness session, water-based team building

Art & Urban Creativity

Galleries, Kermel Market, a vibrant contemporary art scene — Dakar is a living cultural capital, well suited to creative workshops and networking evenings with strong local identity.

Incentive module: creative workshop, cultural networking evening
Supported Formats

What Events Can You Organize in Dakar?

Dakar is well suited to the following formats:

Congress Convention Seminar Board Meeting Product Launch Gala Incentive Team Building Executive Retreat
Verified Selection

The MICE Offering in Dakar

Teral Travel selects establishments with identifiable MICE infrastructure and/or service — capacities confirmed directly with each establishment.

Dakar
Dakar · Hotel & Conference Center

Terrou-Bi

Privatizable beachfront spaces up to 500+ pax
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Dakar · Large-Capacity Hotel

King Fahd Palace

Amphitheater up to 1,350 pax
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Dakar · Premium Business

Pullman Dakar Teranga

Plenary up to 350 pax (theatre)
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Dakar · Azalaï Group

Azalaï Hotel Dakar

Plenary up to 350 pax (theatre)
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Diamniadio · Congress Center

CICAD

Grand plenary 1,500 seats
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Diamniadio · Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott

Ballroom up to 400 pax (theatre)
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Diamniadio · Marriott

Four Points by Sheraton

Ballroom up to 400 pax (theatre)
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Corporate · Conference

Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau

Capacity: Madiba Nelson Mandela Room up to 120 pax (theatre); Patrice Lumumba 50 pax; Cheikh Anta Diop 20 pax
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Corporate · Institutional

Le Ndiambour Hôtel & Résidence

Capacity : 7 modular rooms, 10 to 200 pax, 650 m² total
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Corporate · 3 Rooms

Sama Hotels

Boardroom 10 pax; Casamance Room 14 pax; Saint-Louis Room 81 pax
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MICE Calendar

Upcoming major events in Dakar and Diamniadio

For exhibitors, delegations and visitors to these events: access, accommodation, destination management companies and a single request, through Teral Travel.

22–24 October 2026 · King Fahd Palace

SENHABITAT 2026

Senegal International Real Estate, Housing & Construction Exhibition
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31 October – 13 November 2026 · Dakar, Diamniadio, Saly

Your stay, organised

The world's youth for two weeks: hotel, airport transfer, shuttles, meeting rooms.
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19 November – 19 December 2026 · Dakar

Dak'Art 2026 — Dakar Biennale

16th Biennale of Contemporary African Art
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1–3 December 2026 · CICAD, Diamniadio

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026

Energy conference and exhibition of the MSGBC basin
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Feasibility

Logistics & Organization

Airport

International access via AIBD

Mobility

Private transfers · coaches · VIP vehicles

Accommodation

Large hotel capacity

Technical

Audiovisual · projection · sound · Wi-Fi

Coordination

DMCs · event agencies · specialized providers

Extend the Program

Activatable Incentive Experiences

Sample Programs

Designing Your Event in Dakar

150–500+ PARTICIPANTS

Convention

Plenary + breakout spaces + catering + accommodation + evening event.

10–30 PARTICIPANTS

Executive Meeting

Boardroom + premium accommodation + private dining + exclusive experience.

30–100 PARTICIPANTS

Incentive

Meeting + heritage + gastronomy + cultural experience.

20–50 PARTICIPANTS

Corporate Retreat

Strategic reflection + group activities + wellness + discovery.

Our Support

Teral Travel Supports You

You share your briefParticipants · dates · budget · format · needs.
We identify solutionsEstablishments and providers matching your requirements.
We facilitate the connectionWith the relevant professionals.
You receive proposalsCompare options and build your program.
Your MICE Project in Senegal

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Data sourced from the venues' own official channels. Profiles marked "Verified" have been confirmed by the venue itself.