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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 11 MIN

Sabar Drums and the Pulse of the Medina

from Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop · host Fatou Diop

On day two in Dakar, Fatou gets tangled in the city's rhythm. From a paperwork run-in with the DPETV to a proper introduction to sabar drumming at Maison de la Culture Douta Seck, she learns that the real Dakar doesn't run on schedules — it runs on teranga. Plus, the cost of a thieboudienne lunch, a car rapide ride, and why you should check the voltage on your laptop charger. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Dakar, Senegal. Places in this episode: DPETV, Plateau, Médina, Grande Mosquée de Dakar, Maison de la Culture Douta Seck. Covered: Residence permit paperwork, Sabar drumming culture, Local food costs, Dakar's rainy season weather, Médina history. Chapters:00:00 DPETV01:34 Médina03:33 Plateau04:38 Market hall06:41 Maison de la Culture Douta Seck08:47 Car interior09:47 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dakar #SenegalTravel #SabarDrums #MedinaDakar #Thieboudienne #Teranga #WolofLanguage #ExpatLife #WestAfricaTravel #Mbalax #DakarMedina #SenegalVisa #CIEApplication #CarRapide #GrandeMosquee #DakarFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

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