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Activities in Dakar

Keur Moussa Monastery Experience

Experience a genuine African mass at the magnificent Keur Moussa monastery. Our trip from Dakar will make your holiday in Senegal one you will never forget.

Experience a genuine African mass at the magnificent Keur Moussa monastery. Our trip from Dakar will make your holiday in Senegal one you will never forget.

What to expect

At 9 am, we will collect you from your hotel in Dakar before driving inland towards the beautiful district of Thiès.

After a journey of around an hour, we will arrive at Keur Moussa, an elegant Benedictine monastery where monks live and worship far from civilization. Once we have arrived, we will enter the shrine and begin an experience you will never forget. Here, you will witness a genuine Sunday African mass.

As soon as you step inside the monastery, you will hear the wonderful sound of the Gregorian chanting which marks the start of the ceremony. You will also hear the enchanting traditional West African instruments which accompany the singing, such as the kora, balafon, and djembe.

When the mass has finished, we will take you to monastery's shop, where you will discover a range of handicrafts made by the Senegalese monks. You can even buy one as a souvenir of your brilliant trip!

The trip to Keur Moussa finishes back at Dakar where we drop you back at your hotel at around 1 pm.

Departure from other points in Senegal

This trip to the Keur Moussa monastery can also be reserved with a departure from Saly.

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Duration

4 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off.

English speaking guide.

Not included

Food.

When to book?

You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.

Provider

Optimum Voyages Senegal Show more

  • Optimum Voyages Senegal

    Corporate name: Optimum Voyage Sénégal-S.A.R.L.

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we only offer tickets at official prices, with transparency and exclusive advantages for our users. More information

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

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