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Niger

Shopping in Niger

  1. A

    Grand Marché

    If you're patient and peruse the nether regions of the Grand Marché you'll find a fine selection of goods, including Tuareg and Hausa leatherwork, silver jewellery, batiks and tie-dyed cloth. Look out for les couvertures Djerma (known locally as a kountas) - large, bright strips of cotton sewn together into a large blanket, which are truly spectacular and unique to Niger. As always, friendly negotiations are in order!

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  2. B

    Score

    Next to the Petit Marché, Score is large and loaded with French groceries like Bonne Maman jam. It also sells the cheapest chilled bottled water in town.

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  3. C

    Supermarket Haddad

    Try to not leave nose marks on this well-stocked supermarket's cheese case, home to Edam, Brie and even Gouda with cumin seeds. Mmmmmm…cheese!

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  4. D

    Artisans' Centre

    At the museum's Artisans' Centre, you can watch the creative process and purchase silver, leather and other items direct from artists.

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  5. E

    Co-opérative des Métiers d'Arts

    Recommended is the Co-opérative des Métiers d'Arts, which is just up the road from the museum's artisan centre.

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  6. F

    Pottery Market

    The hand-painted pottery found at the informal Pottery Market is bulky but beautiful.

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