Addis Mercato or simply known as Mercato ( Amharic: መርካቶ; Italian: "market") is a large open-air marketplace in the Addis Ketema, district of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the name refers to the neighborhood in which it is located.
Mercato is the largest open-air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally grown agricultural products — most notably coffee.
Bryce Caster | Dec 21, 201710
Merkato is the world's largest outdoor market and is a sight to see. There are blocks upon blocks of street vendors selling everything imaginable. If you're not Ethiopian, good luck bargaining.
John Evans | Mar 17, 20178.0
This place is chaos. I wouldn't go without a local guide - it's very easy to get lost, and you can't conceive how big it is. We paid a taxi driver to show us around. Look out for pick-pockets. But we had a great time.
marc desilets | Mar 18, 20178.0
Cheapest shopping n Addis. Literally everything is half priced compared to Bole. Have to bargain hard. Went alone and didn't have problems. Getting there and back is difficult but possible using micro bus or metro. Many cool cafes and juice shops. Difficult to find clothing size for big man.
张华 | Dec 24, 20172.0
Let more people know about Ethiopia
samie wend | Apr 12, 20186.0
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