Cariyako Market

Cariyako Market is huge in its length and is located in the Ilela area of the Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam. It covers several city blocks and is the largest and cheapest market in the country.

It began to function in 1923, in precolonial times there was a large village on this site.

A large crowd of people attract pickpockets here. Before visiting the market, we advise you to leave valuables in the hotel and carefully monitor your belongings. The tactics of burglars are usually simple – they push the tourist and pull out the bag. Therefore, it is better not to bring it with you.

But the cost of goods in the Cariyako market will surprise you. There are no price tags on anything. Prepare to bargain, the price depends only on your ability to knock it down.

Here you can buy a variety of national souvenirs - malachite jewelry, ebonite figurines, scary masks, African drums, national clothes. Fruits, vegetables and fish.

We also advise you to get ready to see the real life of Tanzanians. The market is quite dirty and with a specific smell, but you will learn firsthand about the color of life of ordinary city residents.