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Accra market life: inside Makola Market

Accra, GhanaNo reviews yet

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About this experience

Accra’s sprawling central market — fabrics, beads, produce and the famous “market queens”. Ama streams live from a smartphone and takes your questions as you go. You choose where to look — ask to stop, zoom in on details or talk with the people you meet (always with their permission).

What you will see

  • Live from Makola Market
  • Guided in English or Twi
  • Ask anything, in real time

Itinerary

Approximate timings. Your guide adapts to the moment.

  1. Meet Ama and test the connection· 5 min

  2. Walk to Makola Market· 27 min

  3. Explore and ask questions· 45 min

  4. Wrap-up and photo request· 13 min

What is included

  • Live HD video where signal allows
  • In-call chat
  • Your questions answered by a local

Not included

  • Entry fees for sites that charge visitors (guide covers filming permits)
  • Physical items unless you choose P5

Packages

Each package builds on the last. Choose one in the booking panel.

P1

Visite en direct

28,00 $US

A live online walking or riding tour of a specific location, streamed from the guide’s smartphone.

90 min

P2

Visite + photo

38,00 $US

Everything in Live Tour, plus a personalised photograph of a location or item you choose.

90 min

P3

Visite + rencontre avec un aîné

53,00 $US

Tour and photo, plus a live conversation with a respected elder or local figure who has agreed to take part.

120 min

Everyone involved gives informed consent. Dignity and privacy come first, and you are told before booking whether the meal is livestreamed or recorded.

P4

Visite + repas partagé

78,00 $US

Everything above, plus a shared meal with a community member in need — streamed or recorded only with their informed consent.

120 min

Everyone involved gives informed consent. Dignity and privacy come first, and you are told before booking whether the meal is livestreamed or recorded.

P5

Expérience complète

98,00 $US

Everything above, plus help finding and buying local crafts, souvenirs or products. Product costs are paid separately.

120 min

Everyone involved gives informed consent. Dignity and privacy come first, and you are told before booking whether the meal is livestreamed or recorded.

Package prices cover the tour only. Prices are in USD; any taxes and fees are shown before you pay.

Good to know

Where it starts
Makola Market
What you need
  • A phone, tablet or computer with a stable internet connection
Accessibility
Captions via in-call chat on request. Fully remote — no mobility requirements for you.
Safety
Your guide may pause or reroute for safety, weather or local customs. People are only filmed with their consent.

Your guide

Ama Owusu

Makola Market & Kente stories

Rating
4.5
Tours
2
Years guiding
5

Daughter of a Makola trader. I explain cloth, beads and the business of Accra’s market queens.

Speaks
anglais, akan, français
Based in
Accra, Ghana · Africa/Accra
  • Markets
  • Textiles
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