Explore the largest open-air market in Africa on a guided tour of Mercato in Addis Ababa. See the vibrant and bustling center of commerce, reflecting the dynamic and diverse economy of the city.

Get picked up from your hotel in Addis Ababa and head to the Mercato. The market is spread out over many blocks of the city, with each street catering to a specific product. There is a street for tires, mattresses, clothing, shoes, bedding, food, containers, spices, and metalware.

Wander around the market, tour of Merkato include Market seeing the market's recycling area and the many recycled items that are sold there. getting lost down alleyways and eventually finding your way out. If you're there as a spectator to watch the incredibly vivid and bustling market, you're fine. If you're there with any specific purchase in mind, get a guide.

Today, Mercato features over 120 stores, along with a massive shopping center housing 75 additional shops.

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