Markets of Cotonou

The Big One: Dantokpa

Dantokpa is the largest market in West Africa and the commercial heart of Cotonou. You'll find everything here: textiles, food staples, crafts, hardware, and the famous fabric market. For a detailed look at the market and its different sections, see our dedicated articles on Dantokpa in the Discover section.

Traditional Neighborhood Markets

Marché Sainte Trinité

A neighborhood market known for food staples and everyday groceries.

Marché Sainte Rita

Marché St Michel

Phone: +229 19 56 25 489

Marché de Kindonou

Marché de Gbegamey

Marché de N'vènamèdé

Marché Dégakon

Marché Vêdoko

Marché PK3

Phone: +229 16 53 47 185

Marché de Ladji

Phone: +229 16 21 73 671

Marché des Arts de Cotonou

A market specializing in Beninese crafts and art pieces — a good address for souvenirs and home decor.

Supermarkets and Large Retailers

Cotonou's supermarkets and hypermarkets (Erevan Hypermarket, Super U, Mont Sinaï, Guangzhou, MILLIUM, U Express Ganhi, and others) are covered separately in our Shops and Boutiques directory, to avoid overlap with this page's focus on traditional markets. They still appear, like every "market"-type listing, in the full directory below.

Practical Tips

✅ Haggling is common and expected at traditional markets, less so at supermarkets ✅ Bring small bills — many vendors can't always break a large note ✅ The coolest hours (early morning) are also the quietest

⚠️ Keep an eye on your belongings in busy areas like Dantokpa ⚠️ Prices for fresh produce vary with the season and supply

Browse the full directory below to find all 62 markets on record in Cotonou.