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- Central Market
Central Market
A vibrant array of colours and spicy scents lure visitors to the
animated Central Market in Stone Town. Opened in 1904 as the
Seyyidieh Market, the numerous stalls run over with tropical
fruits, exotic spices, brightly coloured khangas (worn by local
women) and rare provisions such as pomegranates and red bananas.
Locals come daily from the surrounding areas to display their
subsistence wares, and fisherman display their catch of the day
with a pungent array of fresh fish from huge marlins to salty
sardines. For an evening snack, head to East Africa's best street
market held every night by the waterfront at Forodhani Gardens.
Information & Facts
Address
Benjamin Mkapa Road (Creek Road), Stone Town
Language
Swahili and English are the official languages. Several
indigenous languages are also spoken.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS),
divided into 100 cents. The tourism industry prices everything in
US Dollars and they are the preferred unit of currency. Major
currencies can be exchanged in the larger towns. Foreign exchange
bureaux in the main towns usually offer a better rate on travellers
cheques than do the banks. ATMs are available in major cities only.
Major lodges, some hotels and travel agents in urban areas accept
credit cards, but these should not be relied on and can incur a 10%
surcharge.
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