Maasai Market Curios and Crafts Travel Guide: Top Sights in Tanzania,

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Maasai Market Curios and Crafts- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Tanzania; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Maasai Market Curios and Crafts in Arusha is a bustling marketplace renowned for its vibrant array of traditional Tanzanian handicrafts. Visitors can explore a rich selection of handmade items, including colorful beadwork, intricate carvings, and beautiful textiles, all reflecting the unique cultural heritage of the Maasai people. The market provides a lively atmosphere where tourists can interact with local artisans and find authentic souvenirs while enjoying the art of bargaining.

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Reviews of Maasai Market Curios and Crafts

Seth Squires

3
Reviewed: 2024-10-20

This place is a fun spot to visit, but if youre white you will be overcharged for everything, unless you know Swahili. The masai have, at times, made me lose hope in Tanzania kidogo tu
Sikander Azam

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-13

Nice place to buy locally made souvenirs. Got a few wooden pots, earing and necklaces.
Tree Earth

4
Reviewed: 2024-08-23

August 2024 Take your time to stroll all 200++ shops if you have time. They sell almost everything similar. The only difference is to bargain the price. Ensure you ask for at least 60 - 70% from the original price. They will remember you when you walk the second round and that’s where you start to bargain on your interest. Toilet is free and clean!
Ash Mswaki

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-21

Maasai Market in Arusha is an absolute gem for finding unique gifts and souvenirs! Whether you're shopping for loved ones abroad or looking to bring back a piece of Tanzania for yourself, this market has it all. From beautiful beadwork products to kitchenware, cultural goods, paintings, fabric works (kitenge), and so much more, you'll be spoiled for choice. And here's a little insider tip: don't forget to bring your bargaining skills to the table! Haggling is all part of the fun and can often lead to some great deals. So, get ready to put your A-game on and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and diverse selection at Maasai Market. Happy shopping!
Dan Omoigui

4
Reviewed: 2023-11-15

Quite an enjoyable market to peruse. As with nearly all markets, being a foreigner means getting an overwhelming amount of attention which detracts from being able to look at things leisurely. Fortunately, the shopkeepers aren’t aggressive and were generally all cheerful and polite. As expected, the opening prices are overinflated, so be prepared to haggle aggressively at first, or even to walk away to find something identical at another shop since many shops sell similar products.