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10 interesting places for shopping in Ghana

The editorBy The editorMarch 20, 2021Updated:January 17, 2022No Comments6 Mins Read
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Everyone knows how to shop, but do you know where to shop?
So you think you are a shopaholic “Wo wɔ sika?…which is English means “Do you have money?”

If you are a person where shopping is an experience where you like to get out and about and make a day or even a weekend of it then we have listed some interesting and varied places in Ghana that you can shop at. Ghana especially around the Accra area has purpose built malls. So if you are looking for malls in Ghana you have come to right place. As we have listed the favourites like Accra Mall, Kumasi City Mall and West Hills Malls. Ok these are the usual malls but tthere are the usual malls but we also have some interesting markets and precincts.

Are things in Ghana cheaper to buy?

Don’t be fooled into thinking that things in Ghana especially Accra are cheap. Yes, if you are traveling in then yes your exchange rate will work. But after you have settled you know that the Cedi is powerful and ial dollar and Sterling equvilant you will start to notice that the littel luxuaries you may be used to are sometimes 50% to 100% more expensive in Ghana. The areas where you know your Cedi will always go far in you are on holiday or on a short visit is food.

Can you shop online in Ghana?

Yes most shops offer online services and delivery in the Accra area and in the major towns and cities. When Covid hit many outlets quickly adopted online shopping so you can now get groceries and white goods delivered right to your door saving you time not stuck in traffic. The digital revolution has grown so fast in Ghana now that some market traders only take payments via mobile so no money is ever exchanged. Look out for the Universal QR code payment logos

viewGhana’s 10 interesting places to shop in Ghana

This list is not in any particular order, if you are wondering why Junction Mall or Kaneshie Market we did not list them here as they did not come up as regularly as the following list.

 

Makola Market, AccraMakola Market
Shopping type: Open air market
Location: Makoloa – Greater Accra Region

Unlike typical markets that you may be used to Makola market is an experience where you have to organise yourself. as you venture into the district before you know it you are swamped in the throng of people, stalls, hawkers and the vibrancy begins…..read more and get directions to Makola Market


Marina Mall (Accra)Marina Mall
Shopping type: Shopping centre
Location: Accra – Greater Accra Region

Marina Mall is located in Osu it offers a good supermarket at the bottom floor and nice restaurant at the top floor with a perfect terrace overlooking La Tante DC-10 Restaurant the restaurant in a plane….read more and get directions to Marina Mall

 


Takoradi Market Circle (Takorodi)Takoradi Market Circle 
Shopping type: Open air/covered market/independent traders
Location: Takoradi – Western Region

From the air this market is impressive as all roads in Takorodi lead to this massive circle which looks like a massive alien mother ship. Which is a busy bizarre of shops and stalls. Once inside Market circle you have to be careful not to get lost….read more and get directions to Market Circle


Achimota Retail centre (Achimota)Achimota Retail Centre
Shopping type: Shopping Mall
Location: Achimota – Greater Accra Region

With a good selection of shops Achimota is the perfect place for a lazy weekend stroll, gaze and shop. Its a reasonable sized mall, with pretty much the same shops as Accra Mall and West Hills mall. However, there is no cinema at this complex….read more and get directions to Achimota Retail Centre


West Hills Mall (Accra)West Hills Mall
Shopping type: Shopping Mall
Location: West Hills – Greater Accra Region

West Hill Mall houses a Silverbird cinemas multiplex, food and shopping and is a great place to hangout. It seems that its an upgrade to Accra Mall as it has more leasure space to chill with friends and family as you shop and eat…..read more and get directions to West Hills Mall

 


Kotokuraba Market, (Cape Coast)Kotokuraba Market
Shopping type: Indoor Market/independent traders
Location: Kotokuraba – Central Region

Kotokuraba is the largest market in Cape Coast.This market was recently redeveloped to allow for more capacity to turn it into a mall type complex which now house hundreds of indoor stalls with a massive 3 story car park….read more and get directions to Kotokuraba Market

 


Palace Hypermarket (Accra)Palace Hypermarket (Accra)
Shopping type: Supermarket/Department store
Location: Accra – Greater Accra Region

Very good depot type store, you can find almost almost everything here. Think Costco and Hardware combined . As with most hypermarkets you can find everything here from places to chill  and eat to finding nails and screws…..read more and get directions to Palace Hypermarket

 


Kejetia market (Kumasi)Kejetia market
Shopping type: Indoor Market/independent traders
Location: Kejetia – Ashanti Region 

Kejetia market has everything as you can buy essentially every and anything that your heart desires at Kejetia market. This is an complex which houses a range od independent traders with an impressive food area. At times if you stand still you feel that you could easily be dragged along by the waves of people….read more and get directions to Kejetia Market

 


Kumasi City Mall (Kumasi)Kumasi City Mall 
Shopping type: Shopping Mall
Location: Kumasi – Ashanti Region

Kumasi City Mall has been a long time in the planning considering that Accra Mall has been well established for a while. This is one of the newest malls in Ghana at writing only a few years old. The complex house the Watch and Dine multiplex cinema experience plus a good selection of shops and places to eat….read more and get directions to Kumasi City Mall


Accra Mall (Accra)Accra Mall
Shopping type: Shopping Mall
Location: Accra – Greater Accra Region

Accra Mall has been a go to place for Accra residents for a while and they are very proud of their mall which is  conveniently at the crossroads of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange and the Spintex Road. The mall houses a Silverbird Muliplex cinema plus Game, Shoprite and many others. The food area is also good and offers a wide selection of things to eat….read more and get directions to Accra Mall

 

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