Marrakesh
Bold, colourful and tongue in cheek: Wafl's Belgian-designed pop-art illustrations are part of a new art vanguard in Marrakesh that's eschewing…
Must-see shopping in Africa
Malawi
In this thatched workshop, single mothers and orphans handcraft a range of items using locally sourced materials, reflecting Likoma's colours and culture…
Cape Town
This small market is one of the projects of a worthy, nonprofit urban agriculture scheme that exists without a lease on prime city land. Food security…
Cairo
This charity store run by the Anglican church sells work done by refugee organisations and disadvantaged families. There are plenty of kitchen linens and…
Merzouga
This tardis-like, rammed-earth store is a seemingly never-ending series of interconnected rooms that's a one-stop shop for Moroccan arts and crafts. You…
Johannesburg
This hip social project fosters creativity, provides locals with jobs and recycles trash into fun souvenirs including bags, picture frames and cushion…
Cape Town
At the studio of Philippa Green and Ida-Elsje, you’ll find the work of two talented jewellery designers, both of whom have caught international attention…
Cabo Verde
In a scenic bend on the coastal road, Praia Shopping is a sleek shopping centre, with colourful clothing shops stocked with beach and casual wear, plus an…
Cairo
Specialists in jewellery and traditional Bedouin crafts and costumes. Items include appliqué tablecloths and cushion covers, dresses made in the oases,…
Cape Town
At this handy, small shopping centre are several places to eat, fashion boutiques, the supermarket Woolworths and, upstairs, the health-food store and…
Cape Town
Easily spotted by the yellow traffic cones sticking out of its street-art-decorated facade, Art It Is offers a youthful and playful slant on the art…
Marrakesh
Those after a touch of Moroccan boho-chic style will love Warda La Mouche's floaty sundresses with quirky embroidery detail, summery tops with post-hippie…
Essaouira
This boutique-cum-cafe is a good place to take a break with a fresh juice or smoothie and a bite from the vegetarian-friendly chalkboard menu, before…
Dakar
The covered Marché Kermel, behind Ave Sarraut and within walking distance of Marché Sandaga, sells a mixture of foodstuffs and souvenirs. It's mainly…
Merzouga
Opened in 2016, this welcoming shop in Hassi Labied stocks high-quality products made in Morocco, including oils made from argan, almond, prickly pear and…
Zanzibar Town
A well-curated showcase of eclectic Zanzibari and Tanzanian crafts displayed with details of their provenance and production. Kit yourself out with…
Mahé
This eclectic place is part antique showroom, part museum, and it's worth picking through the treasure on offer – once when we visited it included local…
Zanzibar Town
Shop and social enterprise Fahari combines traditional Zanzibari skills with the cutting-edge expertise of accessories designer Julie Lawrence to produce…
Johannesburg
Fama Deli, hidden in the suburb of Lorentzville, is impossible to miss with its sign proclaiming: 'Bienvenidos a la Jamonopolis de Johanesburgo'. This…
Zanzibar Town
The cushions, coverlets and throws in Sasik are the work of self-taught Saada Abdullah Suleiman and her team of over 45 Zanzibari women. Their intricate…
Marrakesh
For the south side of the city, this market is a major source of food, flowers and spices (cheap compared with souq tourist stalls). Fair warning to…
Pemba
Pemba's most interesting market is in the Natite neighbourhood near where Avenida Marginal meets Avenida Eduardo Mondlane. It's a large, sprawling affair…
Lusaka
For those with a love of secondhand clothes shopping, absolutely don't miss this market in downtown Lusaka. Known locally as the salaula trade (a local…
Tangier
Mohamed's shop bordering Petit Socco sells curated capes, vests, shoes and leather goods made by cooperatives in Chefchaouen and Fez. Most notably, the…
Agadir
Over a dozen vendors, spread out over two large blue-and-white Brutalist souqs, sell some of the finest crafts in Agadir. Fine leatherwork (everything…
Victoria
If you want to buy a coco fesse (the fruit of the coco de mer palm), head to the Seychelles Island Foundation, which has some stock and will issue you the…
Zambia
Mulberry Mongoose sells vibrant, funky jewellery made by local designers, but is best known for items made from snare wire recovered during anti-poaching…
Marrakesh
To buy crafts directly from Marrakesh’s recycling artisans, head over to Riad Zitoun El Kedim and check out lanterns, baskets and belts cleverly fashioned…
Durban
This busy market, located at the western end of Bertha Mkhize St, is the hub of the Indian community. It offers a typically rip-roaring subcontinental…
Zanzibar Town
For Zanzibari high fashion head to this store on Hurumzi St. Trained in Switzerland, Doreen has a signature style that effortlessly combines African…
Dakar
The fabulous Marché des HLM is the best place to buy African fabrics. Hundreds of rolls of wax-dyed bazin cloth, vibrant prints, embroidered cloth, lace…
Namibia
Opuwo’s brightly painted self-help curio shop sells local arts and crafts on consignment. You’ll find all sorts of Himba adornments smeared with ochre:…
Alexandria
This is one of our favourite markets for peeking into Egyptian life. Down several tiny, covered side streets near the Sporting Club, it’s packed with…
Casablanca
Morocco's fanciest shopping destination, and the second-largest mall in Africa, has stores galore, from luxe international designer brands to a dedicated …
Marrakesh
This slightly decrepit funduq (inn once used by caravans) is a dream come true for shoppers who enjoy poking about in pursuit of treasure as much as the…
Lusaka
For high-quality leather goods, especially purses, travel bags and accessories, head to this spot, which shares an idyllic location with a highly…
Sunshine Coast
This cluster of surf shops, factory outlets and fashion shops offers pleasant browsing in modern, thatched buildings. Stores line Da Gama Rd south of St…
Tangier
This perfume shop overlooking Terrasse des Paresseux has been bottling scents from around the region for over a century. A rainbow of coloured jars lines…
Zanzibar Town
The phrase 'Aladdin's Cave' can be overused, but not here. Step inside for floor-to-ceiling displays of gifts and souvenirs, and browse with no pressure…
Cape Town
With the Cape Quarter's original 20-year-old location undergoing a major renovation, the shopping mall action has moved over to the newer, larger block…
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