Market sights in Harar
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No visit to Harar would be complete without wading through the shambolic markets that sprawl outside Harar Gate and Shoa Gate. At first sight this minicity appears to be an impenetrable latticework of tiny streets and alleys; on closer inspection it reveals a careful organisation with different sections. It's a great place to ramble.
You could start with the Smugglers' Market, southeast of Canal Cafe; it's chock-full with goods from Asia. The adjoining Recycling Market is a stunner: witness the workmanship and watch men beating metal into every single useful utensil or spare part. Then elbow your way through the Asma'addin Bari Market (New Market; also known as the Chris…
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Gidir Magala
Down from Mekina Girgir you'll stumble upon the arcades of the Gidir Magala, the main market (previously known as the Muslim market); it's definitely worth a stroll. It also serves as the city's meat market - consider yourself warned if you're squeamish. On Mondays, Oromo and some Somali people come in from the surrounding areas (it's most busy from 14:30 to 17:30).
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