Diourbel Region district, Senegal

Places to visit near Mbaké

Mbaké is a town in Diourbel Region district, Senegal, home to about 74,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 33 mosques & dargahs, 4 churches, 0 beaches & coast and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see place is Great Mosque of Touba (11 km).

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Mbaké at a glance

Location
Diourbel Region district, Senegal
Population
about 74,100
Coordinates
14.7903° N, 15.9080° W
Places within 50 km
47 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Mbaké

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mbaké: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mbaké

90 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mbaké. The closest is Mosquée Mbacké Khewar (1 km); the best-known is Great Mosque of Touba (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Mbaké

12 churches within 100 km of Mbaké. The closest is Eglise de Mbacké (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mbaké

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mbaké. The closest is Sessene 2 (93 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Mbaké

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mbaké. The closest is Well of Mame Cheikh Ibra Fall (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Mbaké

3 parks within 100 km of Mbaké. The closest is Parc À Bestiaux (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mbaké

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mbaké. The closest is Réservoir D'eau (97 km); the best-known is Puits de Sel (99 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mbaké

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mbaké
  2. 6 km Well of Mame Cheikh Ibra Fall · heritage site, Diourbel Region
  3. 8 km Great Mosque of Touba · mosque, Diourbel Region
  4. 2 km Résidence S Sidi Mbacke · heritage site, Diourbel Region
  5. 1 km Monument Cheikh Binetou · monument, Diourbel Region
  6. 2 km Janatoul Mahwa · mosque or dargah, Diourbel Region
  7. 9 km Back to Mbaké

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From travellers near Mbaké

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How to reach Mbaké

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mbaké by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs3390Mosquée Mbacké Khewar (1 km)
    Churches412Eglise de Mbacké (1 km)
    Other attractions69Keur Serigne Moustapha Saliou Mbacke (11 km)
    Beaches & coast09Sessene 2 (93 km)
    Forts & heritage35Well of Mame Cheikh Ibra Fall (6 km)
    Parks13Parc À Bestiaux (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Réservoir D'eau (97 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Foret Classee de Birkelane (83 km)
    Museums01Écomusée de Diakhao (69 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Routes (90 km)

    Mbaké: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mbaké?

    Great Mosque of Touba (mosque, about 11 km), Well of Mame Cheikh Ibra Fall (heritage site, about 6 km), Janatoul Mahwa (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Monument Cheikh Binetou (monument, about 11 km), Résidence S Sidi Mbacke (heritage site, about 12 km), Mosquée Mbacké Khewar (mosque or dargah, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mbaké?

    47 places on Spotwander: 33 mosques & dargahs, 4 churches, 6 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Mbaké?

    Mosquée Mbacké Khewar, about 1 km by road; Great Masjid of Sékhéw Gua (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mbaké?

    Eglise de Mbacké, about 1 km by road; MbackéBari (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mbaké?

    Sessene 2, about 93 km by road; Ngouye (93 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mbaké?

    Start in Mbaké, visit Well of Mame Cheikh Ibra Fall, then Great Mosque of Touba, then Résidence S Sidi Mbacke, then Monument Cheikh Binetou, then Janatoul Mahwa, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mbaké?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Mbaké

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mbaké’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.