Isn't it a bit reductive to see local events only as an obstacle or constraint for travelers, even if it is a valid concern?
Of course, availability and prices can spike during cultural or sporting manifestations, which is a real challenge for some budgets.
However, events are also an opportunity to experience a unique cultural immersion and discover Senegalese teranga, offering enriched experiences that one would not find otherwise.
For example, during the Grand Magal of Touba, even if transportation is crowded, it is a spiritual and community experience that many visitors actively seek and that connects them to the local population.