MAKOLA
*Inside Makola: More Than a Market*
_Explore one of Accra’s most iconic markets and discover the people, products and stories behind it._
Makola can feel overwhelming at first: busy streets, narrow passages, vendors, shoppers, colours, sounds and goods everywhere. But there is a system behind the seeming chaos.
Together with your local host, you’ll explore Makola beyond the main streets and discover how the market actually works. Who sells what – and where? Where do the products come from? And why do women play such an important role in Ghana’s market economy?
Along the way, we’ll discover everything from fabrics and food to household goods, cosmetics and traditional products. You’ll learn about everyday shopping in Accra, meet some of the people who make Makola what it is and hear stories you might otherwise walk straight past.
And of course, this is still a market: if something catches your eye, there will be time to shop, learn how buying and negotiating works, and maybe try something new along the way.
What you’ll experience
Explore Makola with a local host
Discover hidden corners beyond the main streets
Learn how trade and everyday market life work
Meet vendors and discover Ghanaian products
Shop, taste and experience Makola at your own pace