Marché Madina, Commercial market in Conakry, Guinea
Marché Madina spans multiple blocks in central Conakry, offering diverse products from Chinese housewares to traditional indigo cloth and local magazines.
The market gained prominence in 1977 as the location of the Guinean Market Women's Revolt, which influenced economic changes in the country.
Street booksellers at Marché Madina display an eclectic collection of literature, mixing philosophical texts with contemporary publications in multiple languages.
Visitors should arrive early in the morning to navigate the market effectively and bring cash for transactions with local vendors.
The market houses specialized sections for traditional fabric sellers who maintain collections of regional textiles and patterns from across West Africa.
Location: Conakry
Address: Marché Madina, Conakry, Guinea Conakry
Opening Hours: Lundi-Jeudi 09:30-17:00; Vendredi 14:15-17:30
Phone: +224664838553
GPS coordinates: 9.54222,-13.66722
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:28
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