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A beautiful way to experience Ethiopian culture but not without its risks. You can find lovely trinkets, insense, spice, fresh produce & lots of locally produced goods. The market has many people looking for an opportunity so keep your belongings out of sight. It is chaotic, massive crowds & narrow paths with high traffic. You need very comfortable walking shoes due to uneven ground & be weary of surroundings. Many people walking past with heavy loads of metal, steel pipes etc, it's easy to hurt if you are not mindful. Vehicle also make a route through these narrow ways. The experience can be quite overwhelming if you're not prepared for it.

Melanie N-PMelanie N-P
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Merkato is a large open-air market in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is one of the largest markets in Africa and is known for its bustling atmosphere and wide variety of goods for sale. Merkato is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering everything from clothing and textiles to spices, electronics, and traditional handicrafts. It is a vibrant and colorful place where you can experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Ethiopian culture.

brhane hailubrhane hailu
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Addis Mercato Market is the biggest market in Africa. It is a large open-air market situation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It has different kinds of sight. Small and big alleys, many people carrying heavy load on their heads, ever-moving vehicles, humans and animals. The traffic here is crazy! You just have to catch fun at the sights of the heavy and never-ending streams of pedestrian traffic. It is a place to get all you need.

Johnson AkinseyeJohnson Akinseye
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Merkato is just like any other African open market but huge. Infact, it is the largest open air market in Africa. The spice and incense section is a must-visit if you're looking for some of the delicious smells found at the churches or the restaurants. Just like any other market, make sure you go with a guide who knows his way around or one of the peace keepers.

Funmi OyatogunFunmi Oyatogun
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Eye opening to see something different from your conventional tourist attractions. Merkato is huge, wild, crowded, warm, colourful, busy, chaotic and more. There is a vast array of products here and you need patience to browse and find what you are interested in. You may feel exhilarated or overwhelmed depending on your appetite for adventure and curiosity.

CK CheongCK Cheong
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Merkato is one of the typical African market found in Addis Ababa, aside of the variety and it's good price merkato is actually not a good place to be. It's so dirty, full of false products China made chip products and full of tieft and burglars and the well known features of merkato. It's not recommend to explore merkato unless you have a reason to ...

Tebeb AyeleTebeb Ayele
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