Merkato

Addis Ababa · Ethiopia

Merkato, Ethiopia
Photo: JanManu, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
Year-round
Budget
$
Accessibility
limited
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A sprawling open-air market in Addis Ababa, often described as one of the largest in Africa. Its crowded lanes sell everything from spices and textiles to recycled goods and coffee.

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