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Markets and independent shops in Yaoundé

23 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Yaoundé.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Yaoundé

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    Briquetterie

    In the Muslim quarter you can find a multitude of shops. Prices depend not only on the quality of the goods but also on your bargaining skills.

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    Mahima

    The most modern supermarket in the city with a good sortiment.

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    Marché Mfoundi

    The city's biggest grocery market, where you can find colourful foodstuff and exotic spices.

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    Marché Mokolo

    At the main market you can find everything you can expect at an African market; food, household appliances, music, clothes, shoes and whatnot. In the Briquetterie you can find wonderful African clothes that you can buy off the rack or tailor-made (takes at least 3-4 days).

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    Marché des Artisans

    Local art market (primarily art by the Bamoun people) like wooden marks, terracotta masks, instruments, wood cuts and figures, trinkets and jewellery. You are expect to haggle, but don't ask for a price unless you intend to buy.

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    Pavillon Vert

    This might be the only place in the city having clean salads that you can eat without a risk for contracting food-borne diseases.

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    Acropole

    Regarded as the best bakery in Yaoundé.

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    Calafatas

    Rue de Nachtigal

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    Casino Bastos

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    Casino rond point de la poste

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    Dov

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    Elysée

    avenue Foch opposite Commissariat de l'Elisée

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    Fokou

    in Messa

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    Mahima du bas

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    Mahima du haut

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    Marché Biyem Assi

    in Quartier Biyem Assi

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    Marché Manguier

    at the Carrefour Elig Edzoa

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    Marché Mvog Mbi

    in Quartier Mvog Mbi

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    Marché Nkol Eton

    at the Carrefour Bata Nlongkak

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    Montée Ane rouge

    near Chambre d'agriculture

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    Ste Satkartar

    next to the 'Notre Dame' cathedral, behind the SCB Bank

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    Ave Monseigneur Vogt

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Yaoundé (CC BY-SA 4.0).