Two Day Tour To The Holy City Of Touba In Senegal

 

Touba it is the second most populated Senegalese city after Dakar and is situated in central Senegal, part of Diourbel Region and Mbacké district.

Touba is the holy city of Mouridism. Aamadu Bàmba Mbàkke, Senegal’s most famous Sufi, was more than a spiritual master; he had a social mission as well, that of rescuing society from colonial alienation and returning it to the “Straight Path” of Islam.

The city of Touba played a major role in both these endeavors.

Life in Touba is dominated by Muslim practice and Islamic scholarship. A major annual pilgrimage, called the Grand Magal, attracts between one and two million people from all over Senegal and beyond, from as far away as Europe and America.

Other, minor pilgrimages occur throughout the year.

For Mourides, Touba is a sacred place. Forbidden in the holy city are all illicit and frivolous pursuits, such as the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, the playing of games, music and dancing.

Trips & Tours To The Holy City Of Touba In Senegal

Hotel Pick Up 6 – 6.30 am

Drive to the ferry port at Banjul 25 minute
Cross the River Gambia by ferry or local canoe to Barra 45 minutes
Drive to the Gambia Senegal border at Amdalai 45 minutes
Border crossing formalities including customs and immigration 15 minutes
Drive through Kaolack, Djurbel and Mbaka to Touba
Tour around the Mosque, the cemetry and other places of interest 90 minutes
Return to Mbaka for overnight stay 30 minutes
Mbaka by night to experience the local nightlife.

Drive to Amdali through Djurbel and Kaolack 120 minutes
Border crossing formalities including customs and immigration 15 minutes
Drive to Barra 45 minutes
Cross the River Gambia to Banjul 45 minutes
Return to hotel around 6pm.