Darajani Bazaar

Nice place to visit, there is so many wonder about the people there and things, only place where you can see some rarely spices which only available in Zanzibar, kindness and hospitality of the people of Zanzibar.. You can experience so much and enjoying your trip when you go to Darajani Bazaar...

Smells ruddy awful in the heat, flies everywhere. The fisherman sit or stand amongst their fish which may be perfectly reasonable behaviour here, I don't know. But it looks disgusting. On the opposite side is the spice market, every stall sells the same. They hassle you so much. It's extremely busy. Watch your pockets, bags and children - I would recommend wrist straps for them actually. Even with our local guide it was horrid.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Darajani Bazaar is the beating heart of Stone Town – a labyrinth of spices, tropical fruits, fresh fish straight from the ocean, and the everyday hustle that makes Zanzibar so alive. Here you don’t just shop – you experience the island’s true spirit through its colors, scents, and people’s stories. A must-visit for anyone who wants to feel the real Zanzibar!”

Local food, spice and general market area. Expect to be accosted steadily as you attempt to enjoy yourself. The market is great, the attention - not so much.

A great place to visit, very cheap products.

A very busy and crowded market in stone town. Be prepared for the smells as there is fish and meat market inside. You can find everything here. Spices, vegetables, fruits, groceries, milk, everything. I personally liked the shops outside the main entrance as that area had more light and fresh air. Veg and fruits are very fresh. You can haggle here, but it seemed very few of the vendors reduced the prices.

Heartbeat of local commerce. So much life, fresh produce in the fish market and the meat side. Fresh produce, cassava, spices, fruits of all kinds. Truly vibrant and great atmosphere

I don't get the stone town hype, glad I didn't pay for a tour of sorts, have my own car (parking secure is 2000 Shillings) And why do people think this 'bazaar' is so cool? Unless you -like the locals- shop for meat fish veggies at the market, not sure it's worth a trip Most tourist products esp the spice bags are mass market, not fresh and looks like they're bumped up with fillers Other tourist shops stick out like a sore thumb and selling typical souvenirs that gather dust at home