Merkato
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Merkato / Addis Ketema$⏱ 2-3 hours
A city within the city: thousands of merchants organized into surprisingly orderly districts for spices, coffee, textiles, pots and everything else Ethiopia buys and sells. Don't miss the famous recycling quarter, where sandals are hammered out of old tires and coffee pots out of olive-oil tins — a masterclass in resourcefulness.
☀️ Local tip
Go with a local guide, carry nothing you can't afford to lose, and visit mornings on weekdays; haggling is expected — start around half the first price.
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