Makola Market

Very busy place! You might or will get lost. However, i felt safe snd people respect you. Just caustious of people carying big/ heavy stuff over head or goods displayed outside so that you dont trip over. You can spend all day and will still find something youve never seen before. I bought my sheabutter and black soap here and i love it. People are genuinely very polite, kind, and friendly. I had an amazing time gazing at Ghanian people living their beautiful lives.

If you are looking for the most organized and unorganized chaos you have ever seen or experienced, then you have come to the right place! The sights, smells and experience are worth the shock. Please take a local with you or you will be overcharged and perhaps get lost!

This is a great, huge, and hectic locals market. Ambitious vendors hawked housewares, shoes, clothes, athletic wear, underwear, bags, wallets, and items geared to every day life. One in our group found a pair of walking shoes and another scored a soccer jerseys. I found jerseys for my grandkids and almost got lost in the frantic pace. The best view is from the third floor of the parking lot to see the aerial view of all the colorful tents and goods Be sure to bargain

Makola market is one of the biggest, busiest and most iconic markets in Accra, Ghana. Located in the heart of the city. From fabrics, beads, spices, and local foodstuff to everyday essentials, Makola is a hub for traders and shoppers alike. I had a swell time at Makola Market shopping, exploring, and simply soaking in the vibrant energy. From colorful fabrics and handcrafted items to the aroma of local spices, the market was alive with culture and hustle. Just walking around was an experience on its own. It’s busy, bold, and beautiful, a true reflection of Accra’s heartbeat.

For a person from India, this sort of market, crowded, people milling around, all kinds of stuff on display with no categorisation, is not a novelty. People from developed countries may find it a special experience.

Here's why this place gets 3 stars. (1) I'm a tourist and this was simply a site seeing experience for me. This place is primarily for locals in need of common items such as food, clothing, shoes, hygiene, hair, hair products, and normal body related products. (2) It was exceedingly smelly. Not in a good way. There is a ton of raw foods (fish, shrimp 🍤 and other foods) there that are just out in the open. Not wrapped. Not enclosed in a container. Just open! The smells are overwhelmingly powerful no matter which turn you take. (3) It was hot. Like hot-hot. I expected that so, I wasn't shocked. But add that to #2 and proceed cautiously ⚠️ (4) I was using WhatsApp and Bolt for a vehicle. However, without WiFi, it didn't work so I couldn't order a Bolt to return to the hotel. You will pass multiple taxi cars but everyone wants one, so be quick. (5) Burglars are in abundance so place all of your belongings in your front pockets. If you have a backpack, wear it forward. This even goes for phones. Be careful 🧐

Wow oh wow, first I recommend to walk in from blocks away because the traffic to enter is insane. Some cars stayed on the same spot for over 40 mins. Walk in to save time. But this market has everything you need. Anything. You just have to find it. The streets are very very crowded and the sites of vendors all over can be overwhelming. But take your time and shop. I don't really bargain with the vendors because I support them. But you can negotiate if you like. Walk with small change and a comfy footwear. A must when in Ghana . Enjoy!! Thank me later

What a beautiful place. The sights and the sounds of Market life. The traffic jams. The Ghanian Culture Colorful scenery, people alive and bringing their hustle. Just the liveliness of it all. My hope for these cultures springs eternal. .. GOD BLESS GHANA AND ALL GHANIANS