Darajani Bazaar Travel Guide: Top Sights in Tanzania, Tours & Travel

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Darajani Bazaar- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Tanzania; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Darajani Market, located in the heart of Stone Town, is Zanzibar's largest and most vibrant trading hub, operating since the early 20th century. Known for its dense network of covered halls and bustling side streets, the market offers a sensory-rich experience, with vendors selling everything from freshly caught fish, spices, and live poultry to local textiles, electronics, and household goods. Morning visits reveal the freshest produce and the liveliest atmosphere, while afternoons tend to be less crowded. Travelers seeking authentic local culture often explore Kanga Street nearby, where stalls display an array of brightly colored fabrics used in traditional Zanzibari dress.

Darajani Bazaar Tours

Tanzania

Historical Stone Town Tour

Tour by: Zanzibar Treasure Tour & Safaris Forodhani Gardens, St. Joseph Cathedral, Freddie Mercury Museum, Old Fort, House of Wonders, Anglican Cathedral, People's Palace, Darajani Bazaar 1 Days · Mid-range

From 28＄ pp

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Reviews of Darajani Bazaar

dpistachiod

5
Reviewed: 2025-06-12

Worth the visit. Noisy, all sorts of smells (including not so pleasent), hustle and bustle, all this adds to a pleasent adventure. Vegetables, fruits, spices, meat, fish, you can find everything there.
Camelia Deak

4
Reviewed: 2025-06-12

The local market is interesting, but there are strong smells in the meat and fish area.
Aleksandar Stojanović

4
Reviewed: 2025-04-24

One of the city green markets in Stone Town, Zanzibar. You can buy great fruits here, and other stuff you might or might not need. Like other places in Stone Town, you ought to be mindful of the prices, as bargaining is a way of life here. Itbis useful to learn a few Kuswahili words, you might save yourself a lot of Shilingi... Recommendation: red bananas!
Chris Crawford

4
Reviewed: 2025-04-06

Local food, spice and general market area. Expect to be accosted steadily as you attempt to enjoy yourself. The market is great, the attention - not so much.
M S

4
Reviewed: 2025-02-11

Full of hustle and bustle. Very crowded but colourful. Go in the evening around sunset to avoid heat.