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TimetableConcept stores, galleries and various boutiques are generally open every day, from 9am to 7pm. Some close at lunchtime, while others take one or two days off, usually Sunday and/or Monday. However, on Friday afternoons, many shops are closed. As during Ramadan, many businesses reduce and adapt their opening hours.
Budget & TipsAt craft markets, you'll need to negotiate prices. Here's a tip: divide the advertised price by two, then increase it little by little until you reach an agreement with the merchant.
What's very localSettled in the important cities of Senegal, the craft villages, managed by the chambers of trades, bring together sculptors, jewelers, dressmakers, among other local artisans, each of whom has his traditional hut that serves both as a workshop and a shop. You will find all the unmissable souvenirs of Senegal there, but you will have to negotiate!
Tourist trapsWhen you buy a sculpture, the dealer will often tell you that the wood is ebony. Beware, however, if the wood has only one color, it may be another species. This precious wood can also be recognized by its weight, which is heavier than other species.