Geographic centre of Dakar
The Maristes sit at the centre of the Dakar peninsula. Plateau in 15 minutes, Almadies in 20 minutes, Rufisque in 25 minutes. Equidistant from everything.
Car Pick-up in the Maristes
Collect your car in the Maristes, at the geographic heart of Dakar. A calm residential quarter with direct access to the motorway interchange in 5 minutes — the ideal starting point for heading to the airport, the Petite Côte or the interior of the country.
Maristes pick-up
Why collect in the Maristes
Motorway in 5 minutes
The toll motorway interchange (Ila Touba / AIBD) is 5 minutes away. The quickest departure point in Dakar for the airport, the Petite Côte or Thiès.
Calm residential quarter
Quiet streets, free and easy parking, local shops. Ideal for settled expats and those staying in residential accommodation. None of the Plateau chaos or the Almadies buzz.
Close to Grand Yoff and Parcelles
The pick-up area also covers Grand Yoff (HLM market, neighbourhood life) and Parcelles Assainies (popular area, shops). Extended zone to suit your exact address.
The neighbourhood
The Maristes and its surroundings
The Maristes is a residential quarter between Grand Yoff, Parcelles Assainies, Liberté and the HLM district. The name comes from the Frères Maristes school, a historic educational institution in the area. It is popular with Dakar families for its relative calm and good road links.
The quarter is well served with local shops: bakeries, pharmacies, small Senegalese restaurants (thiéboudienne, yassa — 1,500 to 3,000 FCFA). The CCBM shopping centre (Liberté 6) is 10 minutes away.
Petrol stations are plentiful on the VDN (5 min) and the airport road (3 min). The area has local mechanics for everyday needs.
For expats: the Maristes are close to several international schools, the Pasteur clinic and the Auchan supermarket (Liberté 6). The quarter combines residential calm with fast access to the rest of the city.
Other pick-up points
Collect your vehicle elsewhere
Vehicle in the Maristes, ready to go
Handover at your home or meeting point in the quarter. Motorway in 5 minutes, airport in 50 minutes.
See the fleetFrequently asked questions
Where exactly is the pick-up in the Maristes?
At your home, office or meeting point in the Maristes and surrounding areas (Grand Yoff, Parcelles Assainies, Liberté, HLM). Give the address at booking.
How long does it take to reach AIBD from the Maristes?
Around 45–50 minutes via the toll motorway (approximately 3,600 FCFA). The interchange is 5 minutes from the quarter — the fastest departure point in Dakar.
Is pick-up available at weekends?
Yes. From 7 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week. Outside these hours on request.
Can I return the vehicle at AIBD?
Yes. Returns to AIBD, the Plateau, the Almadies or Saly are possible. A relocation fee may apply.
Are there petrol stations nearby?
Yes. Total and Shell on the VDN (5 min) and the airport road (3 min). Regulated prices — the same everywhere.
Is the Maristes a good area for families?
Yes. Calm quarter, international schools nearby, Pasteur clinic, Auchan supermarket. One of Dakar's most family-friendly areas.
Is parking straightforward?
Yes. Residential quarter with free street parking. No informal attendants, no paid parking.
How does the pick-up work?
The partner comes to your address in the Maristes. Licence check, contract signed, condition report and keys handed over in 10 minutes.
