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Marche Central (Central Market), Bangui

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Flea Market · Hidden Gem · Shopping
A colorful, lively place, Marche Central (Central Market) lets you get a glimpse of the local culture through items offered for sale. Mingle with the crowds to browse through what the numerous vendors offer. Here you can find anything from fresh fruits and vegetables to remarkable pieces of handmade art and crafts, to items like jewelry, furniture, and handcarved wooden items. By using our Bangui trip planning tool, you can arrange your visit to Marche Central (Central Market) and other attractions in Bangui.
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  • By DilipGupta75
    Be carful if u enter the central market . Full of pickpockets . The young guys will just surround you and take what you have . Police security is there but still 1 needs to be very careful .  more »
  • By porkchoptree
    Hard bargain the sellers, because you will get from them, lots of cool artwork and wood carvings and masks, some masks I found there were fakes, friendly for the area, they are just trying hard to...  more »
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  • By J V
    Interesting place! Very crowded though.
  • By Mohamed Amber
    A good place with plenty to see and buy,but remember ...."in every market there must be a mad man" so always be watchful,take care of your self and stuff.
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