Your stay — Chez Diaw
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Emergency Contacts
ThiesDial 112 for general emergencies. For SAMU ambulance service in Thiès, call 33 951 63 63. For the police station in Thiès, dial 33 951 10 10. Fire service (Sapeurs-Pompiers) is 18. English-speaking operators are not guaranteed; have a French speaker or translation app ready.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Thies, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chez Diaw
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Dakar Gare de Dakar → Thies Train Station
💡 Only runs a few times daily, so plan ahead. From Thies station, take a shared taxi (500 FCFA) or walk 20 minutes to Massa Massa. Buy ticket in cash at the station—no online booking.
Dakar Gare Routière de Petersen → Thies Gare Routière
💡 Catch the direct bus from Petersen station in Dakar, not the one from Mbao—it stops everywhere. Get off at Thies Gare Routière, then a 15-minute walk or 1500 FCFA taxi to Massa Massa.
Dakar Gare Pompiers → Thies Pencil
💡 The sept-place (Peugeot 504) is faster than the bus. Wait until you have 7 passengers to avoid extra charges. Ask the driver to stop at 'Pencil'—it's 500 FCFA taxi ride to the hotel.
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) → Le Massa Massa, Thies
💡 Agree the price before you get in. Look for yellow taxis with a red stripe—official airport cabs are safer. Pay in cash, small notes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Chez Diaw?
Check-in at Chez Diaw is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Thies
💡 Bring small change and a reusable bag. Don't buy at the first stall — prices drop as you go deeper in.
💡 Combine with a walk down Avenue de la République just behind — the old administrative buildings are worth a look.
💡 Go late afternoon when the light softens and the call to prayer echoes — fewer people around, better photos.
💡 Sit near the station side — trains still pass occasionally and you get a glimpse of colonial-era rail architecture.
💡 Buying direct from the artisan can halve the price compared to market stalls. Polite haggling is expected.