Marché Madina
One of the largest open-air markets in West Africa, selling fabric, spices, second-hand goods and daily necessities. It offers a taste of street life in the capital.
Madina Market is in the Madina district of central Conakry and stretches across several blocks. It is Guinea's largest wholesale and retail market. Shoppers can buy brightly coloured wax-print and indigo tie-dye fabrics, shea butter, spices and handicrafts. There are also heaps of second-hand clothing, fruit and dried fish. The crowds and traffic are extremely dense, and pickpockets are common. It is best to visit in the morning, carry only a small amount of cash, go with a local companion, and ask permission before taking photographs.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Grand Mosque of Conakry (Faisal Mosque)
- Jardin Botanique de Camayenne
- Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen
- Monument du 22 Novembre 1970
- Palais du Peuple
- Kakimbon Caves
- Guinea National Museum (Sandervalia)
- Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Conakry