Grocery Delivery in Dakar: How to Get Your Shopping Delivered

Grocery delivery in Dakar is easier than many newcomers expect: supermarkets, online grocers and couriers all take orders through a website, an app or simply a WhatsApp message. Depending on where you live, you can often get dry goods, fresh produce and even fish delivered the same day. Here is how it works, what it usually costs and what to watch out for.

Three ways to order your groceries

• Supermarkets that deliver: many of the larger stores in Plateau, Mermoz, Almadies and Sacré-Cœur accept online or message orders and offer a delivery slot.
• Online grocers: they run a catalogue on a website or app, which is handy for staples, family packs and orders placed from abroad.
• Couriers and delivery services: you send your shopping list on WhatsApp, a rider buys everything at the market or in a shop and brings it to your door. This is the most flexible option, great for Castors or Tilène markets or fish from the Soumbédioune landing beach.

To compare providers in your area, browse our list of logistics and delivery services in Dakar.

Fees, timing and coverage

Delivery fees depend mostly on distance. As a rough guide, expect 1,000 to 2,500 FCFA within the same area (Point E, Fann, Mermoz, Sacré-Cœur), 2,000 to 3,500 FCFA across town, say from Plateau to Ngor or Yoff, and more for the suburbs: Pikine, Guédiawaye, Keur Massar, Rufisque or Diamniadio. Some services waive the fee above a minimum basket.

Orders placed in the morning often arrive the same afternoon, and couriers can manage one to two hours in central neighborhoods. Expect longer waits during rush hour on the VDN and the Corniche, in the days before Tabaski or Korité, and on heavy rain days during the rainy season (July to October).

Paying: cash on delivery or mobile money

Cash on delivery is still very common, so keep small notes ready because riders do not always carry change. Mobile money (Wave, Orange Money) is accepted almost everywhere and avoids the change problem altogether. Online grocers frequently take bank cards too, which suits diaspora members ordering for relatives back home.

Tip: ask for an invoice or a photo of the receipt before paying, especially when a courier shops on your behalf. It is the simplest way to check prices and quantities.

Fresh produce: ordering and receiving it right

Fruit, vegetables, meat and fish need a little extra care:

• Be specific: ripe or still-firm mangoes, whole or cleaned fish, how the meat should be cut, quantities in kilos.
• Order early: fish is freshest in the morning, and the cold chain holds up better before the midday heat.
• Check on arrival: smell, firmness, expiry dates on dairy. Report any issue straight away with a photo.
• Shop with the seasons: mangoes are plentiful from May to July, while citrus and vegetables from the Niayes farming belt are at their best in the dry season.

Tips for your situation

• Newcomers and expats: try two or three services with small orders before trusting one with your weekly shop.
• Diaspora: online payment lets you send a full basket to family in Parcelles Assainies, Liberté 6 or Guédiawaye without wiring cash first.
• Short-stay visitors: renting a flat in Almadies or Ouakam? One order of basics on arrival saves a lot of time.
• Local families: one large weekly order instead of several small ones keeps delivery costs down.

Always add a clear landmark (mosque, pharmacy, school) to your address. In Dakar, that is often what gets the rider to your door quickly.

Recommended addresses on SeneFinder

• Afrimarket SN : Dakar, online shop
• Honest Foods : Plateau, delivery service
• TAF TAF Livraison : Dakar, delivery service
• CHRONO EXPRESS DELIVERY : Dakar, delivery service

To find more providers near you, see all addresses in this category or explore the Dakar directory.

Useful tools

• FCFA currency converter to estimate a basket's cost from abroad.
• Practical guide: emergency numbers, transport and everyday info.
• Recommend an address if you know a reliable delivery service.
• Further reading: the best supermarkets in Dakar and our guide to couriers and express delivery in Dakar.

Frequently asked questions

How much does grocery delivery cost in Dakar?

Generally between 1,000 and 2,500 FCFA within the same area, and more for suburbs such as Pikine, Keur Massar or Rufisque. Some services offer free delivery above a minimum order.

Can I order groceries on WhatsApp in Dakar?

Yes, it is actually the most common way. Send your list and address with a landmark, then confirm the total before the courier shops.

Can I send groceries to my family in Dakar from abroad?

Yes, several online grocers accept card or mobile money payments from abroad. Give the recipient's name and neighborhood, and let them know the approximate delivery time.