Markets
Makola Market, Accra
Ghana's Largest Open-Air Market | Best time: Weekday mornings (7am–2pm) | Sells: Fabrics, produce, clothing, crafts, jewellery, household goods | Tip: Go with a guide on first visit, porters and alley...
Description
Accra's commercial heartbeat since 1924, an overwhelming, exhilarating urban market spanning several city blocks. Fabrics, fresh produce, jewellery, shoes, tools, spices, imported goods, and almost anything imaginable. Nearby the National Arts Centre and Kwame Nkrumah Park for a perfect half-day combination.
Experience Location & Route
📍 Address
Makola Market, a20 Kojo Thompson Rd, Accra, Ghana
🗺️ Nearby Places
Rawlings Park
(300m)
Busy commercial area with clothing, accessories, street vendors, and local shopping activity.
Busy commercial area with clothing, accessories, street vendors, and local shopping activity.
Kantamanto Market
(800m)
Popular second-hand clothing and fashion market known for thrift shopping, street style, and bargain finds.
Popular second-hand clothing and fashion market known for thrift shopping, street style, and bargain finds.
Accra Arts Centre
(1km)
Shop for Kente, beads, carvings, paintings, leather goods, drums, masks, and handmade Ghanaian souvenirs.
Shop for Kente, beads, carvings, paintings, leather goods, drums, masks, and handmade Ghanaian souvenirs.
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
(1km)
Visit the memorial and museum dedicated to Ghana’s first president and independence history.
Visit the memorial and museum dedicated to Ghana’s first president and independence history.
National Theatre of Ghana
(1.5km)
Cultural venue for theatre, dance, music, concerts, and national performances.
Cultural venue for theatre, dance, music, concerts, and national performances.
Jamestown Lighthouse
(2km)
Explore Old Accra’s lighthouse, fishing community, street art, and colonial-era heritage.
Explore Old Accra’s lighthouse, fishing community, street art, and colonial-era heritage.
Independence Square / Black Star Gate
(2km)
Iconic national landmark and major photo stop.
Iconic national landmark and major photo stop.
Ussher Fort
(2km)
Historic fort connected to Accra’s colonial history and heritage tours.
Historic fort connected to Accra’s colonial history and heritage tours.
Osu Oxford Street
(5km)
Dining, nightlife, cafés, boutiques, bars, and casual city exploration.
Dining, nightlife, cafés, boutiques, bars, and casual city exploration.
Labadi Beach
(7km)
Beachfront relaxation, music, food, horseback riding, and ocean views.
Beachfront relaxation, music, food, horseback riding, and ocean views.
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