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Marche Dantokpa

Name: Marche Dantokpa
Address: Boulevard St. Michel, Cotonou
Rating: 4.0

42 Reviews

#3 of 21 things to do in Cotonou

Flea & Street Markets, Shopping

Boulevard St. Michel, Cotonou, Benin

+229 61 78 95 80

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“Awesome”

Beautiful, colourful, smelly, crowdy street market where you can find almost everything you may... read more

Reviewed 9 June 2018

Luca R

via mobile

“Rather rowdy and stressful”

I was unable to buy anything because the market was too stressful and extremely rowdy. I left with... read more

Reviewed 24 February 2017

Sandra N

via mobile

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4.0

42 reviews

Excellent26%
Very good59%
Average11%
Poor0%
Terrible4%

9 Jun 2018

“Awesome”

24 Feb 2017

“Rather rowdy and stressful”

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Boulevard St. Michel, Cotonou, Benin

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+229 61 78 95 80

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Luca R

195

Reviewed 9 June 2018 via mobile

Awesome

Beautiful, colourful, smelly, crowdy street market where you can find almost everything you may need. Get prepared to negotiate for hours for every little thing. The only non-negotiable prices are for wax tissues (there are so many!). Definitely my favourite place in Cotonou.

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Sandra N

4112

Reviewed 24 February 2017 via mobile

Rather rowdy and stressful

I was unable to buy anything because the market was too stressful and extremely rowdy. I left with nothing.

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Titi_Dokubo

Lagos, Nigeria

115301

Reviewed 31 August 2016

Stressful but rewarding

Dantokpa boasts of a variety of goods and if you are not careful, you are sure to go above your budget. Loads of colourful and lovely ankara (African prints) to be purchased from here. Be sure to always bargain cos prices quoted are way higher...More

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Ally J

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Reviewed 28 August 2016 via mobile

Everything

Marche Dantokpa has everything. Fast moving, feels safe, lots of fabrics. Baguettes & mini doughnuts for sale as you walk around. Prices are quoted higher for Yovo's, so go about ⅓ of what is quoted.

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Reviewed 23 July 2016 via mobile

Interesting. Very big but not stressful. Good for African prints and jewellery

Visited twice during five - day stay in Cotonou. Big and busy. Had a guide to take us to jewellery and fabrics sections. Prices reasonable.

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Pastor Donchris... A

Kumasi, Ghana

107

Reviewed 23 July 2016

Main and Major Market in Cotonou.

This Marche Dantokpa consist of all the things that you wish to buy in Cotonou in retails, both African designers wears made in BENIN Republic, Motor spare parts, Fish, African food stuffs, located opposite the CITY Center Mall known for currency exchange, Gold jeweries, and...More

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Arcade J

Cotonou, Benin

183

Reviewed 9 July 2016

In renovation in this moment

It was a very good market in Cotonou. Very recently there was a fire and many damage but the government is doing his best to get back this place. So just way a little bit to see this over with all the good things could...More

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ZurielKiru

Lagos State, Nigeria

4516

Reviewed 6 April 2016

Marche Dantokpa

I find this market a bit laid back compared to where I am coming from. Lots of nice Ankara fabrics. The locals are warm and the only challenge may be the language barrier.

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Adaiah S

Lagos, Nigeria

1216

Reviewed 4 September 2015

Ankara market

Large African styled market. We were able to shop for very nice African fabrics at good price. Not much haggling with the experienced market women who were very pleasant.

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samboDublin

Tralee, Ireland

768434

Reviewed 9 May 2014 via mobile

Usual African market

Worth a quick look Fairly big Usual fruit veg and everything else Very dirty streets No hassle there much Take a mototaxi there for 300 cfa