Shopping in Niger is an interesting experience for all. Shopping in Niger offers shoppers with a wide range of options. There are a variety of shops and local markets all over Niger.
There are many Shops in Niger. The Center des Metiers d'Art de Niger is one of the best shops in the city of Niamey. There are many shops in the cities selling blankets, leather goods, engraved calabashes, swords, silver jewelry and knives. It is located close to the National Museum of the city. Besides, the capital city, shopping in Agadez is also an interesting experience all together. The shops in the Nigerain cities remain open from 8 in the morning to 12 noon from Monday to Friday. The shops again open at 4 o'clock and closes at 7 in the evening. On Saturdays the shops opens at 8 and closes at noon.
There are many important markets in Niger. The capital city of Niger, Niamey, houses some of the best markets of the country. The markets remain open from early morning till 5:30 or 6 in the evening. The Grand Marche reopened in 1987 is located on the Rue de Liberte. People can purchase many household items, sundries, clothes, enamelware, sewing notions and bicycle parts from here. Tourists can also find a great variety of African food items. The Petit Marche is an ideal place to buy vegetables, food products and meat.
Tourist Row located on Rue du Combat houses many tourist stalls. Local African art products can be a good purchase. For clothes, household goods, hardware and toiletries tourists can come to Wadata. Prices asked for the products can be a bit high. Bargaining is quiet common. Shopkeepers and vendors are friendly. Trips to these markets will help tourists to learn some local languages.
The different metal artifacts make Shopping in Niger a pleasurable experience. The Artisans Village in Niamey is one of the best places to buy metal artifacts. There are exquisite handicrafts made of brass, copper and silver. The Zinc art pieces are also very beautiful.
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