Aside from sightseeing, Shopping in Accra is also a major pastime for travelers. The capital city of Accra is a popular destination for holiday makers in Ghana. Shopping in Accra is really a wonderful experience for tourists. There are a number of Shopping Centers in Accra.
Where to Buy in Accra
Arts centre
It is located right on the coast, next to the Nkrumah Mausoleum. Here the tourists will find hundreds of stalls and small shops which sell all kinds of artisan goods from all over the Ghana. You can find wooden carvings, masks, beads, brass work, leather work, cloth, drums, but also African music and paintings, made by local artists.
Craft Market
It is located next to the National Museum.
Herb Market (Fetish Market)
Situated inside the Timber Market, it is the place where the traditional priests come to buy the things needed for their magic and healing. Animal skeletons, skins, juju dolls and dried plants are also available here.
Kaneshie
Famous for its foodstuffs and household items on the first floor; beads, hair salons, shoes, handbags, and beauty products, it is the 2nd largest market in the city.
Makola
Destroyed in a fire in 1993, the market is still good for beads and fabrics. Here the tourists can find wax-print pagnes as well as embroidered and beaded cotton and tulle for special occasions.
Trade Fairground
Trade Fairground is a huge complex with numerous stores, shopping hangars, curio stalls, chops bars, restaurants and so on.
Wild Gecko
Located between Tetteh Quarshie Circle and the University of Ghana-Legon campus, it sells a variety of crafts, upscale curios, furniture, and batik clothing.
Apart from Shopping in Accra, there are several other things to do in the city. The tourists can go for several excursions from the city. Come to Accra and enjoy the experience of grand Accra Shopping.
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