
Market / Culture destination
Makola Market
Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
One of Accra's busiest urban markets for textiles, food, household goods, shoes, and everyday commercial life.
Destination overview
About Makola Market
One of Accra's busiest urban markets for textiles, food, household goods, shoes, and everyday commercial life.
- Market district
- Markets
- textiles
- street life
- 1-2 hours
Travel context
- Category
- Market / Culture
- Area
- Accra Metropolitan, Greater Accra
- Map centre
- 5.5481, -0.2069
Distance to landmarks
Straight-line distance from the centre of Makola Market. Drive times will differ with traffic.
- Accra city centre (CBD)0.2 km
- 37 Military Hospital4.9 km
- Labadi Beach6.1 km
- Kotoka International Airport7.7 km
- Accra Mall9.1 km
- University of Ghana (Legon)11.6 km
Nearby destinations in Greater Accra
Other mapped tourism places in the same region.
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