Featured Destinations
Ouagadougou
Air Senegal serves Ouagadougou, the vibrant capital of Burkina Faso, with four flights per week from its base in Dakar.
Another West African city, Ouagadougou has its own rich blend of art galleries, museums, and cultural festivals. Agents can recommend visits to the National Museum, where artifacts tell the story of Burkina Faso’s heritage. The Ouagadougou Film Festival in February is a headline event, while many visitors from the region are drawn to Ouagadougou’s arts and crafts experiences and markets.
Aside from the cultural element, Ouagadougou has stunning natural scenery. The Nazinga Game Ranch offers wildlife viewing opportunities and day trips. Agents can also book other off-the-beaten-path experiences to places like Tiebele, a rural village known for its mud-brick houses decorated with traditional motifs, and to meet local artisans, musicians, and dancers.
The Grand Mosque is another popular landmark, and visitors can find traditional crafts, textiles, and other items at the Rood Wooko Market.
The official language in Ouagadougou is French.
Dakar
The capital of Senegal and Air Senegal’s main base, Dakar is also Africa’s westernmost point and a rising star on the African tourism map.
The city is characterised by its vibrant culture and rich art scene. Aside from its scenic beaches, there are fascinating historical landmarks. Dakar is also regarded as a safe and welcoming destination.
The Grand Mosque and House of Slaves showcase more of the city’s history, and Gorée Island, Lake Retba, and the African Renaissance Monument (the tallest statue in Africa and one of the tallest in the world) are other top landmarks.
The famous Dakar Rally draws the attention of millions of fans globally, while other events, music concerts and markets draw visitors from across the region and Senegal during the year.
Mining, tourism, fishing, agriculture and construction are the major contributors to Dakar’s economy, which gives travel agents some indication of the massive potential to grow business travel, meetings and incentive trips, and bleisure add-ons for corporate travel in the future.
Casablanca
Casablanca, Morocco, is a gateway to most Morroccon attractions and is a vibrant destination in its own right.
Shooting into fame after the eponymous Hollywood movie, the city has remained a favourite with discerning travelers and trip planners suggest at least three days to see the highlights.
Casablanca captures the essence of Moroccan towns and features all of the tourism hallmarks – colourful markets, serene beaches, awe-inspiring architecture, and vibrant culture.
Situated on the west coast of Morocco, Casablanca is also the country’s main port and one of the largest artificial ports in the world.
The Hassan II mosque, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, is one of several landmarks Standing tall along the coastline, it remains one of the largest mosques in the world.
Casablanca also has many modern features, such as the United Nations Square and the Royal Palace, which reflect the city’s diverse influences. Marche Central or Quatier Habous, also known as the ‘New Medina’, is more than just a marketplace, and shopping for aromatic spices and fresh seafood from local traders is one of the most fulfilling experiences visitors can enjoy in Morocco’s culinary capital.