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Dantokpa Market
West Africa's largest open-air market, a chaotic maze of 10,000+ vendors selling everything from fabric to medicinal herbs.
Dantokpa sprawls across blocks in central Cotonou. The sensory overload is intentional; colors, smells, and voices blend into a living organism. Cloth vendors sell wax prints and traditional fabrics by the bolt. Food sections offer fresh produce, dried fish, and street-ready snacks. Medicinal herb sellers explain traditional remedies. Security can be tight near wallets; go early morning with a local or guide. Bargaining is expected and enjoyable.
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