Makola Market
Accra’s largest open-air market, where cloth, beads, spices, clay pots and dried goods fill the alleys. The energy of everyday city life is intense.
Makola Market sits in the commercial district of the old town and is dominated by female traders. You will find everything from African wax prints and kente cloth to glass beads, snails, smoked fish and spices.
The lanes are crowded and traffic weaves through them, so on a first visit it is best to follow a guide and keep valuables secure. Bargaining is the norm. Mornings are less crowded and the light is better. Most stalls are closed on Sundays. Afterward, you can compare handicraft prices at the nearby Arts Center.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Centre for National Culture
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
- National Theatre of Ghana
- Ussher Fort
- National Museum of Ghana
- Black Star Square
- Jamestown & Lighthouse
- Osu Castle (Christiansborg)