Pemba
Even if you don’t think you want to buy crafts, it’s worth stopping in at the excellent Artes Maconde at Avani Pemba Beach Hotel. It sells a wide range of…
Must-see shopping in Mozambique
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Pemba
Pemba's most interesting market is in the Natite neighbourhood near where Avenida Marginal meets Avenida Eduardo Mondlane. It's a large, sprawling affair…
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Northern Mozambique
The place to buy Makonde crafts – primarily the legendary woodcarvings – plus you can see the craftspeople at work. It's located in an open compound…
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Northern Mozambique
A community-run shop-cafe selling Ibo coffee, shawls, handmade baskets and locally made silver jewellery. If you're hot and hungry, cake, empanadas and…
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Maputo
A good place to buy capulanas (sarongs). It’s opposite the Municipal Market. There are many tailors nearby.
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Northern Mozambique
A great spot to examine and buy local Makonde woodcarvings as well as locally made basketry, shawls and cosmetics.
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Feira de Artesanato, Flôres e Gastronomia de Maputo
Maputo
Batiks, woodcarvings and other crafts at stalls spread throughout the Parque dos Continuadores.
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Northern Mozambique
Held in the town's large stadium, this market is a good place for crafts. Go early, before things get hot and crowded.
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Maputo
Diagonally opposite the South African High Commission, with a small selection of English-language books and magazines.
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