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How to get ready to shop in an African open-air market
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Dress casually, open-markets tend to be crowded and the hot weather doesn't make it easier
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Wear comfortable shoes
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If it's your first time, go with someone who has been there before and knows how it works
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Always have cash, they don't accept cards. Put it in different unusual places( I once put it in my socks) in case someone steals it (yes, this can happen)
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Stay hydrated or pack a light snack, because of the long walks and looking through mountains of clothes.
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Markets are busier during the weekends.
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Don't expect high-quality clothes, sometimes you can find gem and sometimes not
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The main word is : BARGAIN ! ALWAYS BARGAIN
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