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Dantokpa market

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Dantokpa market

One of the largest markets in West Africa, by the Cotonou lagoon: wax prints and fabrics, spices, fruit, crafts… you can find everything here. It is crowded: keep your belongings close and come in the morning if you can.

Region
Littoral · Benin

Visit: about 2 h

Rated 4.5 / 5

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