Shopping in Dakar - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Many experienced tourists call the city of Dakar a large market, where trade pavilions and bazaars can really be found at every step. In the city, there are several excellent bazaars, one of the most famous is Kermel Market. You don't have to go there with an intention to buy something. It will be interesting just to look through the market looking at the colorful counters. Kermel Market is considered the most expensive in the city, but the quality of the presented products is very high. There are no low-quality forgeries, so you can safely buy any things you like, bags, shoes, and jewelry.

One of the largest in Dakar is Sandaga Market, where you can buy everything from traditional clothes and shoes to electronics. In this market are products from Lebanon, Senegal, Morocco. In the northern part of the market are pavilions with goods from China, which have most affordable prices. There is a huge choice of souvenirs, popular national delicacies, spices, and sweets, which tourists often buy as a gift to their relatives.

You can also visit Village des arts de Soumbédioune market. Local artisans and costume jewelry manufacturers present their goods here. In addition to souvenirs, many other things are found in the market. Clothes and footwear attract with incredibly affordable prices. The quality of the presented goods should be treated with an increased attention. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

For fresh seafood go to Soumbedioune Fishermen Market, which is extremely popular with local residents. The wealthiest townspeople and poorer citizens come here. Everyone has a possibility of purchasing marine products at the best price. Local salesmen are real professionals. They will always tell about how to cook this or that kind of fish or other seafood.

Amateurs of wandering in shopping centers should definitely visit Sea Plaza, which is considered one of the best in the city. The complex is beautifully decorated. It presents clothes, shoes, and accessories of world famous brands. Here you can not only walk in search of new items of the wardrobe but also relax. The shopping center includes several restaurants, cafes, and an excellent casino.

If the budget does not allow you to spend large amounts on purchases, you can take a stroll through Marche HLM market. It's a bit like a flea market that you can visit in some European cities. Many sellers lay out their goods right on the ground. There are many clothing series where you can buy T-shirts, shorts, shoes, belts and other local accessories at very attractive prices. Women can appreciate a huge choice of costume jewelry and beach decorations. Men will choose excellent trainers or sandals. This market is known only to a few tourists. Its main buyers are local residents, so the price level here is one of the lowest in the city.

In Dakar there are several excellent art galleries in which you can buy unique works of art from local masters. A huge number of products is presented in La Galerie Antenna. It offers wonderful paintings, figurines and wood carvings. Here, you'll find goods of various price categories. Miniature crafts and large floor decorations are available to customers.

In the city, there is an excellent Dakar Farmers Market, where farmers from all over the world represent their products. You can always buy fresh milk, wonderful homemade cheese, cookies, honey, preserves and a lot of other good products that aren't sold in supermarkets. This market is relatively small, but the variety of products will please even the most demanding customers.