Authentic Jollof Cooking Class

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Dakar, Senegal

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10+ bookings last month.

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch
Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dakar, Senegal
For directions we use multiple locations,once you book we will send you the exact location of the cooking class 1-3 days before the date of the cooking class. The location on the map is not the exact location.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Achta_K

My boyfriend and I truly enjoyed this cooking class! From start to finish the instructors were so nice and helpful. It was wonderful to learn about Senegalese culture and food. My rice turned out amazing and I was left with plenty of leftovers. I highly reccomend this experience for a fun cooking day in Dakar

Reviews

4.9

based on 40 reviews

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Perfect experience for foodies!

Jordan_W, Apr 2026

This was an excellent detailed experience! This was my first time in Dakar and I have never made nor tasted Jollof rice. This was the perfect intro into Senegalese culture. The instructions were easy to follow and our teachers were excellent. They even surprised my partner for his birthday with balloons and a small cake as well as treats for the class. Wonderful wonderful experience and I would book again!

Still eating!

Nile_H, Apr 2026

This was easily one of the highlights of my trip. The organizer was so kind and responsive over WhatsApp—every question I had was answered quickly and thoughtfully (as a solo traveler I had many). The women leading the class (translator and cook) were truly the sweetest. So warm, so patient, and made the entire experience feel really special. I’m still eating the jollof I made (the portion is extra American size), and I’m honestly so proud of it. More than anything, this gave me a whole new respect for the time and care that goes into the dish. Seeing it on menus now hits completely differently. Highly recommend.

Amazing Class!

Achta_K, Apr 2026

A Wonderful Cooking Class

Adam_B, Feb 2026

This was an amazing cooking experience. The cook and the translator were both so helpful and there was no point where I felt uncomfortable or lost. The food was delicious, and we even got containers to bring some home. Highly recommend!

Excellent

Precious_G, Jan 2026

The class was excellent. I really enjoyed myself and the rice came out delicious. Some of the best jollof I have ever tasted!

Perfect care around a great class

Maximilian_S, Sept 2025

Was asked beforehand if I wanted to be picked up by someone (free of charge) and if they should arange an English translater only for me. I used both offers and participated in an amazing cooking class that tought me my first West African dishes. Highly recommended class .of a super professional provider that I would happily book with again.