Khartoum
This glossy shopping mall half-filled with flashy clothing shops and Western-style cafes is about the height of Khartoum entertainment and is always busy…
Must-see shopping in Africa
Cairo
Cool brass-and-enamel jewellery as well as various homewares including chunky metal photo and mirror frames. Just down the street, at number 13, are…
Rabat
If you need a shopping fix, head to the largest mall in Morocco’s capital, where you’ll find all the usual international suspects along with Moroccan…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Having moved to the Swazi Candles complex, this modern art gallery/shop hosts regular exhibitions and showcases the work of both established and up-and…
Tunis
The stylishly reimagined traditional glass and metal pendant light fittings, gorgeous linen, candles and furniture sold at this chic boutique may put you…
Zambia
A visit here is well worth your time. Proceeds from sales of expertly made basketry and woodcarvings – at low prices – are ploughed back into the local…
Lesotho
Sells a range of high-quality mohair goods from ponchos to stoles, plus craftwork and books on Lesotho, at good prices. Find it on the main road, downhill…
Harare
Known for its eco design that allows air flow based on termite mound technology, this mall offers a more local-style shopping experience without the usual…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
What began as an adult literacy programme has morphed into a craft collective, producing creative beadwork, recycled-paper products and stationery, the…
Djerba
One of a slowly growing number of chic boutiques on Djerba, this business stocks textiles made by Tunisian artisans, including women's clothing in natural…
Malawi
Buy your souvenirs – including woodcarvings, mobiles, jewellery, baskets, soft toys, books, CDs, local coffee and even beaded crocodiles – in a hassle…
Cape Town
You can chat to Alwyn about his handmade shoes in leather and fancy fabrics at this boutique that showcases several fashion and accessory designers'…
Cape Town
This commercial gallery lives up to its name, being both contemporary and eclectic in its choices of art. The curators have a good eye when it comes to…
Dakar
In the endless sprawl of street stalls here you can buy just about anything (as long as no one steals your purse): you'll find tapestries, wood carvings,…
Mt Meru Curios & Crafts Market
Arusha
Souvenirs (and a few high-quality items) are here at Mt Meru Curios & Crafts Market, often incorrectly called the Maasai Market. Hard bargaining is…
Cape Town
Standing for 'Young Designers Emporium', this place is all a bit of a jumble, but you’ll most likely find something reasonably inexpensive to suit among…
Cape Town
The focal point of Claremont's shopping scene, this top-class mall has outlets of many local and international fashion designers, as well as supermarkets,…
The East
Just north of Piton Ste-Rose is this family-run operation where you can buy various tropical fruit products, including delicious jam, to-die-for cakes and…
Grand Baie
Sunset Boulevard, which sits either side of Royal Rd in the heart of town, is home to chic boutiques, including knitwear specialists Floreal, Maille St…
Harare
This well-presented gallery within Doon Estate has quality Zimbabwean and African crafts, many of which are antiques. There are also masks, jewellery,…
Limpopo
Next to an essential oils factory and close to Horizon Horseback Adventures, Beadle is a community project that sells attractive leather and beaded crafts…
Lamu Island
This is a good place to shop for prints and paintings, handbags made from recycled materials, woven sisal bags and small Kenyan masks. The ebony…
Coopérative Artisanale des Marqueteurs
Essaouira
Come to this cooperative in an impasse (dead-end lane) off Place Moulay Hassan to watch the woodworkers in action, hand-turning the thuja wood with a…
Northern Madagascar
Ampangorinana has an interesting craft market with beautiful cut-work embroidered tablecloths and curtains, excellent wood carvings and paintings spilling…
Essaouira
Two cooperatives for the price of one, where the men make thuja-wood items and the women make top-quality argan-oil lotions and potions. It's down a dingy…
Lake Naivasha
This tiny cooperative turns out beautiful rugs, throws and bags, and does a nice line in wooden souvenirs – including cute salt and pepper pots. Most…
Cairo
Spiffy modern booze sellers; no need to sneak behind a curtain, and even offers delivery. A small Stella is LE12, a large Sakara is LE17. There's another…
Nairobi
This small flea market at the K1 Klub House is a terrific way to spend a morning. The shopping experience is limited to a few stalls, but the brunch is…
Cairo
The most respected antiques dealer in Khan Al Khalili is a warren of Louis XV furniture and glass cases filled with gleaming jewellery and snuff boxes…
Grand Baie
To purchase some original art, visit the studio of Françoise Vrot to see her expressive portraits of women fieldworkers. Opening hours vary, so you may…
Durban
This not-for-profit gallery has an excellent selection of high-quality work by rural craftspeople and artists. It's a great place to pick up unique,…
Essaouira
Describing itself as an 'oriental vintage chic bazar', this stylish homeware shop sells a carefully curated range of textiles, glassware, ceramics and…
Harare
On top of the old car park at the back of Avondale Shopping Centre, this daily flea market predominantly sells clothing but is also worth a browse for…
Cape Town
If you're looking to stock up on boutique booze, this privately owned liquor store has an excellent selection of single malt whisky, locally produced gin,…
Johannesburg
Adjoining, and similar to, Sandton City Mall, this large mall is built around an Italian-style piazza full of restaurants. There's also a 6m-high bronze…
Mauritius
Designer homewares and furnishings that capture the refinement of island chic and Mauritian coastal living are arrayed around a number of showrooms next…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Don’t miss this well-stocked market that's opposite the Zeemans Filling Station on the corner of MR103 and Mpumalanga Loop Rd. Look for the blue tin roofs…
Windhoek
This is the place to head for supplies before you head off into the Namibian wilds – it’s good for air compressors, a vital accessory. It is also a…
Cape Town
Frontier Provisions are the local menswear label stocked on one side of this boutique, with Gray Dawn womenswear on the other. The look is vintage with a…
Aswan
Good, air-conditioned bookshop near the train station with loads of books on Aswan and Egypt in English. There is another well-stocked branch in the…
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