Goree

Goree Island (Île de Gorée) is a UNESCO World Heritage site off the coast of Dakar, Senegal. It was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast from the 15th to the 19th century. Today the island is a memorial to the Atlantic slave trade and a peaceful car-free community of colourful colonial houses, art galleries, and museums. The House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) with its famous "Door of No Return" is the most poignant site. Goree Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site off the coast of Dakar. It was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast from the 15th to the 19th century. The House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) with its famous Door of No Return is a poignant memorial to the millions who passed through.

By Ferry

Regular ferries from the Dakar port (Gare Maritime) take 20 minutes. Tickets are about 5,200 CFA round trip for tourists.

• House of Slaves — The poignant memorial to the slave trade.
• IFAN Historical Museum — Exhibits on West African history.
• Fort d'Estrées — Fort now housing a museum.
• Colonial architecture — Beautifully restored 18th- and 19th-century buildings.

Overnight stays are not common. A few guesthouses exist.

• Dakar (20-min ferry) — Mainland capital.
• The regional capital offers markets and transport connections.