Mokola Market — Local services in Accra

So.... Makola....first be prepared to walk amidst masses of people sometimes jostling for space on the road with hawkers and traders. Make sure you wear some very comfortable shoes but with some good protection. You really don't want to stub your toe in the middle of Makola. It is Bustling and chaotic but there's a method to this madness. Most of the people who sell similar things tend to congregate in one place however they congregate in clusters so you can have a group of tomato sellers at one spot after which there are a myriad other vegetables then you meet another cluster of tomato sellers. This theme repeats so once you get the hang of it then you will be fine....sort of🤣. However overall vegetables and produce traders have their side, whereas those who sell provisions, plastic products etc also have their side. The book sellers also have their portion of Makola as well as those who sell household appliances. One of my major gripes I have about Makola is the lack of garbage bins. However I understand why cos my people will just flood it with everything under the sun which will become a massive headache for the Metropolitan Assembly and Zoomlion. Still annoying though. Also get yourself squared away in terms of any stomach issues cos public restrooms aren't easy to find and any you find will not be sanitary. At least in...

I loved every sec in this market! It’s a perfect feel for the local culture and hardcore grittiness of Africa! The hustle is real but people are always happy I swear. This place will overwhelms your senses and it’s by far the best way I found to truly experience the local culture. I visited this place a a tourist on a business trip. NOTE: having traveled to different socio economic areas in the world this seemed like a cool place to me, however if you are not so let’s say culturally and emotionally as well as physically “strong” I would suggest you avoid this are as it’s very crowded and can overwhelm you. NOTE 2: I would recommend you take a local guide or do what I did and ask your favorite taxi/uber driver to be your local guide for a day and you help recompense him/her for their service :) Ghanaian folks are really friendly and would always help you from my experience. Although I would caution you not to be naive and always keep your wits about yourself! I love that market experience and would...

Open markets are parts of Ghana’s economic makeup. Trading was done in a batter trade form, where goods and services were exchanged amongst persons for another which were at the same value as what they had.

As trading expanded and liberalized, people began trading their goods and services in exchange for cowries known as cedie. This later became our currency. All the regions in the country have a major market and many minor markets

The Makola Market an open-air market and is located in the capital of the country. From foodstuffs to jewelry, one is assured to find a stall to buy from. Traders are mostly women. The market was constructed in 1924 and to date serves as the hub of retail and wholesale of goods in the country.

For many indigenes of the city, shopping at an open-air market not only assure them of the best prices but also allows them to interact with traders. Be it tabletop or wholesalers. Get your bargaining skills on and let’s go to the...