Makola Market, Accra (must see)
Makola Market is a bustling shopping district and cultural hub known for its vibrant atmosphere. Established in 1924, the market has become a central part of urban Ghanaian life, offering a wide variety of goods ranging from fresh produce, clothes, and shoes to car parts and locally handcrafted bead jewelry. Dominated by women traders, it reflects the entrepreneurial spirit of Ghanaian women who make up a significant portion of the workforce at this expansive open-air market.
This lively marketplace not only serves as a retail and wholesale hub but also plays a key role in the community's social and economic life. Makola Market is under the observation of Transaid, which is implementing the Transport and Trade for Market Women project to enhance the livelihoods and safety of female traders through women鈥檚 transport cooperatives. Despite its dynamic appeal, photography within the market is prohibited, preserving the privacy and focus of its traders and shoppers.
Makola Market is a sensory experience, overflowing with sights, sounds, and scents that embody the essence of a West African marketplace. The streets surrounding the market are filled with school supplies, medicines, tools, and traditional Ghanaian goods, making it an essential destination for locals and visitors alike. However, its central location also means heavy traffic and crowded parking, particularly between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., so planning ahead is advisable for those seeking to explore this vibrant cornerstone of Accra's culture.
This lively marketplace not only serves as a retail and wholesale hub but also plays a key role in the community's social and economic life. Makola Market is under the observation of Transaid, which is implementing the Transport and Trade for Market Women project to enhance the livelihoods and safety of female traders through women鈥檚 transport cooperatives. Despite its dynamic appeal, photography within the market is prohibited, preserving the privacy and focus of its traders and shoppers.
Makola Market is a sensory experience, overflowing with sights, sounds, and scents that embody the essence of a West African marketplace. The streets surrounding the market are filled with school supplies, medicines, tools, and traditional Ghanaian goods, making it an essential destination for locals and visitors alike. However, its central location also means heavy traffic and crowded parking, particularly between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., so planning ahead is advisable for those seeking to explore this vibrant cornerstone of Accra's culture.
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Makola Market on Map
Sight Name: Makola Market
Sight Location: Accra, Ghana (See walking tours in Accra)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Accra, Ghana (See walking tours in Accra)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles