Arusha
Arusha's largest market is a sprawling, jostling mass of humanity simply going about its business. Watch out for the handcarts filled with wares – they'll…
Must-see shopping in Africa
Casablanca
On the waterfront in Aïn Diab, this Norman Foster–designed shopping mall is a good place to stock up on provisions, with a supermarket, a pharmacy and…
Meknes
Mr Ezzouak's little damascene metalwork shop is the northernmost of several in this strip, interspersed with more functional metal crafts such as bike…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Just off the busy highway, this open-air market has dozens of stalls where you can browse carvings, jewellery, clothing, baskets, tapestries and other…
Marrakesh
This nonprofit female collective not only trains women with disabilities in embroidery craft, but it also sells fine homewares that combine traditional…
Gaborone
You wouldn’t cross town for it, and like the Mall it inhabits it has a neglected air, but this bookshop is worth dropping into for its excellent range of…
Conakry
The hectic, noisy sprawl of Marché Madina is where you get everything from Chinese homewares to indigo cloth, and sometimes a lost copy of Plato between…
Luxor
A Franco-Belgian project that adds some class to eating options on the west bank. They raise their own ducks in Luxor to produce foie gras, rillettes and…
Cairo
Sporty designs, inexpensive and with a great range of colours. There’s always a flattering long skirt available, and men can choose from a rainbow of polo…
Casablanca
In the traditionally no-shop zone between Casa Port train station and the Hassan II Mosque, this new mall is part of the regeneration of the port area,…
Harare
An informal set-up in a private residence, Verandah Gallery is a good spot to purchase original pieces by Zimbabwean artists. It's also popular for…
Madagascar
Madagascar's most famous photographer, Pierrot Men, is a native of Fianarantsoa, where he still lives and works. His shop is stocked full of his beautiful…
Luxor
If you hanker after an old-style souvenir shop packed with dusty shelves of copper, alabaster and other Egyptian crafts, head to Saad's emporium near the…
Essaouira
Essaouira has long been a centre of jewellery making and trade; this bijoux collection of shops sells everything from heavy Berber jewellery to glittering…
Arusha
The chaotic Central Market (aka Soko Kuu: ‘Big Market’) in the heart of the city is worth an hour or two of strolling time. While you might see a few…
Agadir
A touristy but well-located blue-and-white bazaar with everything from pottery to football tops and pool toys. In the centre are some surprisingly…
Luxor
The only real antiques shop in Luxor, recently set up on the west bank not far from the Antiquities Inspectorate ticket office. They sell a selection of…
Kampala
A small fair-trade craft shop selling charming locally produced souvenirs and trinkets; 90% of the wares are Ugandan, made by widows and disadvantaged…
Libreville
The M'bolo complex is Libreville's biggest shopping centre, with lots of small shops and one large Casino supermarket selling food and just about anything…
Franschhoek
An empowerment program gave the two local guys who run this chocolatier a leg up and now people are raving about their confections. There are daily…
Marrakesh
This French-owned shop stands out from the souq stalls around it, with quality Moroccan homewares including thuja-wood jewellery boxes, posh Heritage…
Luxor
Part of the same family as the Aboudi Bookshop on Sharia Maabad Al Karnak, this bookshop also has a great selection of English-language books on Egypt and…
Cape Town
Serving the many artists who are starting to take up studio space in this industrial area. If you have any kind of art project in mind then this is the…
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
Delve into this treasure trove of brass antiques left over from French Protectorate times – lamps, kettles, jugs, trays, candlesticks and all sorts of…
Malawi
Has a pharmacy, an electronics retailer, a gift shop, a stationery store, a bookshop and branches of Game and Shoprite supermarkets.
Stellenbosch
This place was on the Stellenbosch map before Stellenbosch was on the map. It’s an unashamedly touristy general dealer but still worth visiting for its…
KwaZulu Muti Museum of Man & Science
Johannesburg
This quirky, highly photogenic venture – always ask permission first – is the most accessible of the downtown muti (traditional medicine) stores. Amid…
Mahé
One of the better beachwear stores on Mahé's west coast, Pineapple Boutique, inside the lovely Veranda Cafe, sells handprinted tees, beachwear for adults…
Dadès Valley
The rose-infused lotions and potions at this small shop are certified organic, with roses purchased directly from local farmers. You'll find everything…
Cape Town
New and secondhand LPs, CDs, DVDs, books and comics are bought, sold and traded at this reputable shop that features in the award-winning documentary…
Marrakesh
Sweet-tooth treats ahoy. The traditional Moroccan delicacies here are all about sesame, almond and sticky syrup, and make a great gift for gourmet friends…
Malindi Handicrafts Cooperative
Malindi
This community project employs local artisans and the woodcarvings are of high quality. To get there, turn off the main road to Mombasa near the BP petrol…
Cape Town
Vegetable-dye tanned hides are used for the quality leather products such as belts, bags, wallets and book covers made by these artisans. Find them in the…
Rabat
You can buy Italian painter and ceramicist Marilyn Bottero’s vibrant work at her small shop on the Rue des Consuls.
Lesotho
Elelloang Basali (Be Aware Women) makes hand-spun mohair rugs with geometric patterns, as well as tapestries and other items. Find it in a building made…
Cairo
Make an appointment to visit Amgad’s dusty treasure house Downtown. Along with vintage sunglasses, old magazines, movie posters, books, film props and…
Luxor
A wide selection of locally produced wines, beers and spirits. They have an app for easy ordering. Drinkies is the retail arm of Al Ahram Beverages, the…
Grand Baie
Around 250m inland from Grand Baie's main drag, the vast Super U Hypermarket is by far the best supermarket on the island and sells almost everything you…
Malindi
Look no further for pieces of Africana, vintage furnishings, lanterns, soapstone carvings, antiques and – let's be honest – plain old junk. This is…
Abidjan
The Marché de Treichville is an ugly, Chinese-built building, but inside it's African to the core and incredibly well stocked, from food to household…
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