Marché Rood-Woko, Central marketplace in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Marché Rood-Woko is the central marketplace in Ouagadougou with thousands of stalls arranged in sections under covered structures. It offers fresh produce, textiles, traditional crafts, and everyday goods spread across its organized layout.
A major fire in May 2003 destroyed the original market completely, prompting a full reconstruction of the site. The rebuilt market reopened in 2009 as a modern replacement for what was lost.
The market is where the city comes together daily, with merchants selling Faso Danfani textiles, spices, and local products that matter to families and businesses. You see the rhythm of local life, with people bargaining and shopkeepers calling out their wares.
The market is busiest early in the morning when temperatures are cooler and goods are freshest. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water as you will navigate many narrow aisles and covered sections.
Thousands of traders work at this market, many of them established for years in the same spots with deep knowledge of their goods. These long-time merchants can fill almost any request and know exactly where to source specialized items.
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