Poto-Poto Market
Marché Poto-Poto
One of Brazzaville's liveliest traditional markets, with dense stalls selling African wax-print cloth, spices, smoked fish and household goods.
Poto-Poto has long been a settlement for West African traders. The market has rows of wax-print cloth (pagne) stalls; you can buy fabric and have nearby tailors make it into custom clothing. Local foods include cassava leaves, smoked fish and caterpillars. The market is crowded, so keep your belongings secure and ask permission before photographing vendors. Going in the morning is recommended; it can be combined with the painting school and Sainte-Anne Cathedral for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
Daily about 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Poto-Poto School of Painting
- Basilica of Sainte-Anne du Congo
- Nabemba Tower
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Mémorial Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
- Corniche de Brazzaville & 15 August Bridge
- Case de Gaulle
- Marché Total (Bacongo)