Grand Marche — Local services in Bamako

Unlike European cities where the market is on a single square, the Bamako market extends over an entire neighbourhood. Starting prices are set based on the client, and outsiders will always be charged more. Expect a starting price 10 times higher than the real price, and do not hesitate to start with an offer only 20% of the ask. Invest time and effort into haggling. Be firm, without being rude. It's expected, and it will pay off. Tourists looking for souvenirs will want to head to the arts and crafts market ("Marché d'artisanat"), an enclosed area within the market where wood, textile, leather, metal and jewelry craftsmen work and offer their wares. Some vendors have more than one shop, and may send an employee to the other shop if you ask for a product they don't have on hand where you are shopping. The Bamako market is extremely busy, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. Throngs of people jostle on the sidewalks and jump in and out of the extremely dense traffic. Beware. Cars will dash every time an opening appears. Surprisingly few accidents happen, but it's wise not to tempt fate. Don't be surprised if all activity comes to complete halt on Friday afternoon, as shoppers and shopkeepers leave to attend the mosque for...

Rail da comme on aime l'appeler ou marché rose. De style architectural soudanais, le marché rose était, avant qu'il ne brûle en 1993, la principale attraction touristique de Bamako. Les commerçants se sont réinstallés sur les ruines du marché et celui-ci est reconstruit actuellement dans son style original. Il est toujours le poumon économique de la capitale. C'est là que l'on vient faire du business, comme aiment à le rappeler les commerçants maliens. Il est très agréable de flâner entre les étals de ce vaste souk. Il faut surtout y aller pour les tissus. Des couturiers pourront vous confectionner boubous en basin, chemises et pantalons pour une somme modique. le marché est immense.untisanat magnifique mais il y a toutes les qualitées,méfiance.il faut négocier et n'oublier pas de diviser les prix par trois...au moinssss!...

If you're a tourist be careful with the prices, the locals elevate almost the 300% of the real price if they recognize you as a tourist, it's better to buy souvenirs in front of the hotel l'amitié and negotiate the...