Shopping in Ghana is a joy and an art form — not a sterile mall transaction (though those exist too) but bustling markets, skilled artisans and the friendly back-and-forth of a good bargain. And the things you can bring home have real soul: hand-woven kente, recycled-glass beads, Bolga baskets, pure shea butter, carvings and bold prints.
We’ll show you what to buy, where to find the real thing, what a fair price looks like, and how to haggle with a smile. Start with the shopping & craft guide →
Markets, malls & craft
From the Arts Centre and Makola to Kejetia and the modern malls — where to shop across Ghana.
A&C Mall (East Legon)
Smaller boutique mall in East Legon. Good mix of local Ghanaian fashion brands alongside international chains. Popular with the East Legon expat…
Accra Arts Centre
Kente fabric, wood carvings, beads, drums, leather goods, Adinkra prints
Accra Mall
Anchor stores: Shoprite, Game, Woolworths. International brands, food court, cinema (Silver Bird), banking ATMs, pharmacy. Largest and most established mall in Accra.
Adum Commercial Centre
Kumasi's traditional commercial heart — not a modern mall but a dense grid of shops selling everything from kente fabric to electronics.…
ANO Institute of Arts & Knowledge
Exhibitions, research, mobile museum
Artists Alliance Gallery
Paintings, sculpture, textiles, crafts
Berj Art Gallery
Paintings, bronzes, wood sculpture
Bolgatanga Basket Market
Bolgatanga baskets (elephant grass), woven hats, leather goods
Bonwire Kente Village
Hand-woven kente cloth (per yard), kente accessories, weaving demonstrations
Cape Coast Melcom / Commercial District
Cape Coast's main shopping area. Melcom department store, local markets, pharmacies. Useful for stocking up before or after castle visits. No modern…
Gallery 1957
Contemporary West African art (viewing & sales)
Junction Mall
Mid-size mall in Nungua serving eastern Accra. Shoprite, pharmacy, food court, banking. Useful for visitors staying in the Tema or Nungua corridor.
Kaneshie Market
Foodstuffs, fabric, household goods - everything
Kejetia Market
Kente fabric, smocks, beads, foodstuffs, everything
Koforidua Bead Market
Krobo glass beads, recycled beads, bead jewellery, bead-making demos
Kumasi City Mall
Largest mall in Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. Shoprite anchor, food court, banking, pharmacy, cinema. Positioned as the retail hub for Ghana's…
Madina Market
Foodstuffs, fabric, electronics, street food
Makola Market
Ankara/wax print fabric, household goods, food, everything
Mallam Atta Market
Fresh produce, spices, foodstuffs
Marina Mall
Upscale mall near the airport. Shoprite, pharmacy, restaurants, banking. Best option for airport-area visitors or transit travellers. Clean, air-conditioned, reliable ATMs.
Ntonso Adinkra Village
Adinkra-stamped cloth, customised fabric, Adinkra symbol stamps
Nubuke Foundation
Contemporary art, exhibitions, events
Osu Oxford Street
Boutiques, Kente print clothing, modern Ghanaian fashion, souvenirs
Osu Oxford Street (strip retail)
Not a mall but functions as one — Ghana's most famous shopping street. Boutiques, street vendors, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, ATMs all within…
Palace Mall
Newer mall serving the rapidly growing Adenta and Madina corridor of Accra. Expanding retail mix. Useful for visitors based in northern Accra…
Sirigu Pottery & Craft Co-op
Hand-painted pottery, woven baskets, fabric, murals
Takoradi Mall
Western Region's main modern mall. Shoprite, food court, banking. Useful base for visitors exploring Busua Beach, Nzulezu or Axim — stock up…
Tamale Central Market (commercial hub)
Not a formal mall but Tamale's main commercial centre. Fabric, smocks (Fugu), local crafts, food. The Northern Region equivalent of Kumasi's Kejetia.…
West Hills Mall
Game store, food court, Ghana's only 10-pin bowling alley, cinema, banking. Best mall for western Accra residents. Less crowded than Accra Mall.
Wild Gecko Handicrafts
Kente, wood carvings, jewellery, contemporary crafts
