Mercato Market

Merkato in Addis Ababa is the largest market not only in Ethiopia but also in Africa. It has its name since the Italian occupation in the thirties of the XX century. This is a huge area filled with open-air counters where you can buy everything from fruit to jewelry.

The territory of the market is impressive - a few square kilometers. More than seven thousand outlets open here every day, more than thirteen thousand merchants work in shops, shops and simply in the open air. It is easy to get lost in the intricacies of market quarters - there is no system. Sellers are often very assertive, especially if you notice that you are interested in his product. You will be offered thousands of unnecessary items, the purpose of which will remain a mystery.

Along with products made of leather, metal, wood, here sell and buy livestock, clothing, food. Coffee of excellent quality, beans and ground, is worth spending some Ethiopian birr (although dollars here too will willingly take). Boldly bargain - the initial price is usually overpriced. You will not offend the seller, and you will save money (sometimes very significant).

Mercato Market is noisy and loud, but at the same time very colorful. You can come here to see the real life of the people without a touch of tourist romance, here you can still feel the national spirit of Africa. And if you pay attention, you can always find something interesting, for example, an old coin or some wonderful decoration to remember this country.