Makola Market, Central marketplace in Accra, Ghana
Makola Market spans multiple blocks with vendors selling fresh produce, clothes, traditional beads, household items, and imported goods throughout narrow pathways.
Founded in 1924 as the main wholesale center of Accra, the original market structure was demolished in 1979 during a period of economic reforms.
Women traders manage most commercial activities in the market, maintaining traditional trading practices while offering products from food to handicrafts.
The market operates daily from morning until evening, with peak shopping hours occurring between 10 AM and 5 PM when vendors display their merchandise.
Local merchants sell handcrafted beads and traditional herbs alongside modern goods, creating a mixture of conventional and contemporary commerce.
GPS coordinates: 5.54807,-0.20693
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:36
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