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Senegal Cooking Class : Theboudiene / Yassa (Local Home in Dakar)
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Senegal Cooking Class : Theboudiene / Yassa (Local Home in Dakar)

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Join a hands-on Senegalese cooking class in a local home in Dakar. You will cook a signature dish (Thieboudienne or Yassa depending on the day), learn spices and techniques, and enjoy the meal together in a warm, family-style setting.

About this activity

  • Guide
    English, French
  • Duration 4 hours
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  • Private tour
    Maximum 6 participants
  • Fast answers before and during your trip.
  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24h in advance for a full refund.
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  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting point

Sacré Cœur

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What to expect

After a warm welcome, you will review the ingredients and the recipe. You will take part in the preparation (cutting, marinating, cooking) while learning about Senegalese food culture. The experience ends with a shared meal.

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  • Local home setting for an authentic experience
  • Step-by-step guidance, beginner friendly
  • Learn about spices, marinades, and local techniques
  • Eat what you cook
  • Small group format
  • Small-group cooking class
  • Ingredients and equipment
  • Meal tasting (what you cook)
  • Local drink (subject to availability)
  • Safari Senegal assistance
  • Transportation (optional add-on)
  • Personal expenses and extras

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  • Comfortable clothes
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Phone (optional)

Customer reviews

5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Hennah
United Kingdom
Verified booking
January 22, 2026

One of the best things we did in Dk. We had a private session which made it feel really personal. We started at a local market away from the tourist crowds, learned about Senegalese ingredients, then cooked a full meal together (including prepping, seasoning, and plating). The host was incredibly welcoming and shared lots of cultural context. Great value 10/10.

5.0
Becky
USA
Verified booking
January 14, 2026

We loved the hands-on cooking and the fresh ingredients. Some flavors were totally new to us (especially the spices and sauces), and everything tasted amazing. Our small group was fun and the hosts were great.

5.0
Julia
France
Verified booking
January 2, 2026

On a adoré l’atelier ! L’hôte était super chaleureux et très pédagogue, on a appris plein de choses sur les épices et les habitudes culinaires au Sénégal. Ambiance conviviale, on se sent comme à la maison. Je recommande à 100%.

5.0
Bradley
USA
Verified booking
December 20, 2025

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Shopping for ingredients at the local market was a highlight, and the cooking part was very hands-on. We learned real techniques we can reuse at home. Highly recommended.

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Starting from
--EUR €per person
1-1 pax
90 EUR €
2+ pax
69 EUR €
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Starting from
69 EUR €
per person

Cancellation & refunds

You can cancel at any time. Cancellation fees depend on how many days before departure you cancel:

  • 56 days or more before departure: no fee. Any deposit is kept as travel credit.
  • 31 to 55 days before departure: 30% of the total amount.
  • 15 to 30 days before departure: 60% of the total amount.
  • 14 days or fewer before departure: 100% of the total amount, no refund.

No refund is due for unused services once the trip has started. To cancel, contact us by email or WhatsApp with your booking reference.

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