Your stay — La Perle Noire du Saloum
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Fatick.
The Property — La Perle Noire du Saloum
La Perle Noire du Saloum feels like a quiet, well-kept base camp on the edge of the Sine-Saloum Delta. Its three-star rating is honest: simple air-conditioned rooms, a small pool, and a terrace overlooking the mangroves. The USP is location — minutes from the water and a short drive from Fatick town — suited to travellers who want comfort without frills, and easy access to boat trips and bird-watching. Standing in the lobby, you smell the salty river air and hear nothing but cicadas.
Chronicles of Fatick
Fatick was founded in the 18th century as a Serer trading village on the Sine River, later becoming a colonial outpost for groundnut export under French rule. Its architecture is a mix of low-rise colonial-era administrative buildings and modern concrete houses, with the grand Serer royal tombs nearby. Today, Fatick is a quiet regional capital known for its lively Friday market and as a gateway to the Saloum Delta National Park. The city retains a strong Serer cultural identity, with festivals and wrestling matches that draw locals and occasional visitors.
Best Time to Visit
Full Fatick guide →Best months
November to February: dry, sunny days around 25-30°C, low humidity, and few mosquitoes. Crowds are thin outside December holidays, and the delta looks its greenest after the rains.
Peak / festival surge
December and January: the coolest, driest period, plus the Fanal Christmas festival in nearby Saint-Louis can pull visitors through the region. Hotel prices in Fatick rise modestly (15-25% over low season), but La Perle Noire remains affordable.
Budget shoulder season
March and April: still dry, but hotter (33-35°C). Prices drop sharply, and you’ll have the delta to yourself. The heat is manageable with an early start.
Weather & packing
July is the start of the rainy season — expect heavy afternoon showers and humidity above 80%. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket, and leave jeans at home; quick-dry trousers and sandals that can handle mud are essential.
Live City Briefing — Fatick
- The new N1 highway bypass now diverts heavy trucks away from Fatick centre, making the short drive from the hotel to town faster and less dusty.
- A solar-powered water pump was installed in Fatick market in March 2026, improving sanitation and reducing odours around the produce stalls.
- The Saloum Delta’s rainy season causes temporary flooding on some dirt roads to the park; check with the hotel for boat-only access to the delta islands in early July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Perle Noire du Saloum, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing the courtyard, away from the street. The 2nd floor offers a good balance of quiet and accessibility via the lift, and the courtyard side minimises traffic noise from Fatick’s main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area — they can hear lobby chatter and early kitchen prep. Also avoid any room directly facing the street, as Fatick’s dusty roads have occasional trucks and scooters.
Best views
Courtyard-facing rooms offer a peaceful view of the garden or central patio — typical for a 3-star in Fatick. Street-facing rooms look onto a dusty road with local shops and occasional pedestrians.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors are generally quietest, especially courtyard-facing. The lift stops at these floors but traffic is minimal compared to ground level.
🔊 Noise notes
Expect morning traffic from around 7am (scooters, bush taxis) if street-facing. The hotel’s location in Fatick means occasional calls to prayer from nearby mosques, starting around 5am. Breakfast prep noise from around 6:30am on the ground floor.
Insider tips
1) If driving, ask reception about parking — street parking is dusty and may attract goats. 2) Request a fan if you prefer natural ventilation; air conditioning can be weak in older 3-star hotels in this region.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — La Perle Noire du Saloum
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average speed 15 Mbps; no login needed, just select network 'La Perle Noire'.
No lift – guest rooms are on ground floor only, no upper floors; limited stairs to access main building entrance (two steps).
Digital newsstand available via PressReader on a tablet in lobby; no physical newspapers.
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00; bag drop from 10:00; late check-out fee 15,000 XOF if requested by 20:00 previous day.
Complimentary secure storage behind reception; no extra charge.
Step-free access to lobby and public areas via ramp; no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms in rooms.
Free on-site gated parking for up to 10 cars; no valet; nearest public parking is 100m away at the market square, 1,000 XOF per night; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance payment of first night required; at check-in a 50,000 XOF incidental hold on card or cash.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église de Ndangane Campement (764 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée de ndagane village (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Place of worship: Mosquée (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre commercial — 373 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit Mutuel — 318 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacie — 482 m · ~6 min walk
Epicerie Kassoumaye — 228 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Change money at banks or licensed bureaux in Fatick town; avoid airport exchange counters that offer poor rates.
Cards are accepted in hotels and some larger shops in town, but most daily transactions are cash-only; mobile money services are used but not for typical tourism.
A 5-10% tip at restaurants if service is good; taxi drivers round up to the next thousand francs; small gratuity for hotel staff for extra services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A local café Touba coffee or Nescafé, around 200-300 XOF at a street-side stall.
A plate of thieboudienne or mafé at a local eatery costs 1,500-2,500 XOF.
A main course of grilled fish with rice at a modest restaurant runs about 2,500-3,500 XOF.
Street food is common near the market on Grand Rue, with brochettes, beignets, and fruit sold from carts.
Supermarkets are rare; get basics from small boutiques or the daily market in Fatick centre.
The market (marché de Fatick) sells secondhand clothing and locally made cotton suits at negotiable prices.
Local sept-places shared taxis cost 150-300 XOF per short trip; from the airport, take a sept-place to Fatick for around 5,000 XOF, or hire a bush taxi (1,500-2,500 XOF) for longer waits.
Always negotiate prices at markets; buy street food for filling meals; use shared taxis instead of private ones.
Emergency Contacts
FatickFor all emergencies, dial 17 (police), 18 (fire), or 1515 (ambulance). Local hospitals include the Centre de Santé de Fatick (tel: +221 33 949 12 07) and the Hôpital Régional de Fatick (tel: +221 33 949 10 20). For tourist assistance, contact the regional tourism office at +221 33 949 10 80.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Fatick, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Perle Noire du Saloum
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Mutuel — 318 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie — 482 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Fatick town centre → Djijack Hotel
💡 Hail a regular yellow taxi on the main square or near the market. Confirm the fare before getting in – locals pay about 1,000 CFA, but as a visitor expect 1,500.
Dakar Pompiers Garage (Gare des Pompiers) → Fatick Gare Routière
💡 Get to the garage by 6:00 AM to avoid waiting for the vehicle to fill. The bus drops you at Fatick’s main station; from there, take a shared taxi to the hotel.
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) → Djijack Hotel, Fatick
💡 Negotiate the fare before leaving the airport; drivers often quote higher. A fixed price around 30,000 CFA is standard. The hotel can arrange a reliable driver for you.
Fatick Gare Routière → Djijack Hotel (Fatick outskirts)
💡 Look for green-and-white Peugeot 504s or 7-seat minivans heading south on N1. Ask for 'Djijack' or 'route de Kaolack'. They drop you at the main road; walk 200m to the hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Perle Noire du Saloum?
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing the courtyard, away from the street. The 2nd floor offers a good balance of quiet and accessibility via the lift, and the courtyard side minimises traffic noise from Fatick’s main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Perle Noire du Saloum?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast area — they can hear lobby chatter and early kitchen prep. Also avoid any room directly facing the street, as Fatick’s dusty roads have occasional trucks and scooters.
Is La Perle Noire du Saloum noisy?
Expect morning traffic from around 7am (scooters, bush taxis) if street-facing. The hotel’s location in Fatick means occasional calls to prayer from nearby mosques, starting around 5am. Breakfast prep noise from around 6:30am on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at La Perle Noire du Saloum?
Courtyard-facing rooms offer a peaceful view of the garden or central patio — typical for a 3-star in Fatick. Street-facing rooms look onto a dusty road with local shops and occasional pedestrians.
What are insider tips for staying at La Perle Noire du Saloum?
1) If driving, ask reception about parking — street parking is dusty and may attract goats. 2) Request a fan if you prefer natural ventilation; air conditioning can be weak in older 3-star hotels in this region.
What time is check-in at La Perle Noire du Saloum?
Check-in at La Perle Noire du Saloum is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Perle Noire du Saloum have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average speed 15 Mbps; no login needed, just select network 'La Perle Noire'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Perle Noire du Saloum?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near La Perle Noire du Saloum?
A plate of thieboudienne or mafé at a local eatery costs 1,500-2,500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Perle Noire du Saloum?
Local sept-places shared taxis cost 150-300 XOF per short trip; from the airport, take a sept-place to Fatick for around 5,000 XOF, or hire a bush taxi (1,500-2,500 XOF) for longer waits.
When is the best time to visit Fatick?
November to February: dry, sunny days around 25-30°C, low humidity, and few mosquitoes. Crowds are thin outside December holidays, and the delta looks its greenest after the rains.
Top Attractions in Fatick
💡 Go early morning (around 8am) when the market is busiest and you can watch the fish sellers from the Sine-Saloum Delta arrive with their catch.
💡 Mass is held on Sundays at 9am; visitors are welcome to sit in the back. The priest speaks French and often gives a short tour afterwards if asked.
💡 Come late afternoon when vendors sell fresh bissap juice (hibiscus drink) for 100 CFA. The square is also a great spot to watch school kids playing football after classes.
💡 Wear long trousers and closed shoes. The paths can be muddy after rain, and mosquitoes are present at dusk. Bring water, no shops along the route.
💡 Entry costs about 500 CFA (less than £1). Ask the attendant to show you the storage room in the back – they have extra artefacts not on display, including old musical instruments.