This market is full of souvenirs of the famous Maasai people and Mount Kilimanjaro. You will find good things for you family and friends. I was so absorbed by the variety of items that I forgot to take some pictures to share with you all.When you come to Arusha, you must visit this market.💖

Its really a very good market and this is the place to buy masai souvenirs for best price and directly from the masai

Really enjoyed several stalls. Margareth unit #26 has a wonderful assortment of items. If we had any more money her headbands, small girl dresses in beautiful Tanzania colours were sweet. Margareth was inviting and quite easily welcomed us in for a beautiful purchase of chess pieces. Lovely woman. I should have recorded a carving unit number at the end of Kilimanjaro.

Its a good place to buy souvenirs. The shops pretty much carry similar products. Some that are actually made in Tanzania but quite a number them are made outside the country. If you are looking to give your apartment or office or home an East African touch there is definitely something at this market to suit that

The Masai market is well worth visiting to buy some traditional artefacts and crafts. They have a diverse and beautiful range of products. The prices are good value as long as you are patient and prepared to negotiate - if not, you will not get good value unfortunately. It is also difficult to see all the stalls as many of the store owners are also quite relentless in trying to persuade you to step inside to bless their stall. I curtailed my shopping without buying all the things I was interested in, because this got pretty tiring! I will go again hopefully, but will have a plan to manage the excessive level of attention!

I say, dont buy souvenirs at the airport. Use that money at the M.M.C.. I purchased some really well crafted handmade items for a reasonable price. The salespeople at each booth that I visited were kind, knowledgeable and patient.

Beautiful handmade ebony carvings of Masai and African animals and lot of other items like clothes, slippers, handbags, schoolbags, necklaces and household items to choose from. The shopkeepers are very friendly and welcoming. Ample of parking space too.

Be ready to make prices as low as 3 times. We bought 6 table mats for 40000, they offered for 120000 tzs. Btw it was not the lowest price. Real price for one is about 4000.

Lots of interesting curios , masks and beaded jewellery. Some stores run by the artisans and the others just traders. I would rather buy from the artisan stores. (Pictures)Dont offer any prices but ask for their final price.Visit many stores for the best prices.Haggle..haggle...haggle.. got merchandise originally priced at 160 tsh for 60 tshMerchandise offered in one store for $25 as his final price and 2 shops down for $10 as the starting price...Scan the market before you make a decision.

Great place to pick up souvenirs at a relatively cheap price compared to other gift shops

Read othes review and was initially a bit hesitent but decided to go after breakfast as I had a late afternoon flight. I went at about 9am and not all the shops were open.Its basically a compound with small shops selling varied souvenirs. At some stores, you can see craftsmen making carvings as well. The harrassment was not as bad as expected, though everyone does call out to you and ask you to enter their shop. But they are fine if you dont and are not too pushy. It is a must to bargain though, as they often quote ridiculously high prices initially (as compared to Moshi and some street walkers selling souvenirs). You may have better bargaining power if you go in the morning and is one of the first few customers!

Great place to get all kind of cultural stuff, amazing customer service 👏

Fun spot to visit for souvenir shopping in Arusha. Im not one for bartering but it was enjoyable here - certainly got good prices! There are a lot of shops and everyone will be trying to get your attention - dont feel the need to appease everyone and take a look around if you dont like a price, as you can something similar elsewhere.

If you enjoy gambling that will be paradise for you. Be aware as the shop owners will try to sell items for 3 times the price you would usually get it for.You can find various souvenirs, clothes, jewelry and handcrafts.Totally worth a visit but shop owners are really annoying, trying to pull you inside their shops.

Good place to buy TANZANIA hand craft

Loved walking the alleys. Sooo much choice. Lovely people. Bargain to get best deals😊

This marker has a lot of hand made crafts. However its difficult to shop because every single seller tries to get your attention and its over whelming. I would suggest you go with a guide to this market. The market floor is dirt and very bare bones.

Nice place for shopping hand made gift and decorations

It had some nice things, but i felt uncomfortable with everyone trying to get me to buy something (yes, I know, thats how it is). But i like to just look quite and ask when i see something I like

Lots of culture and colour that is bound to revive your creativity and serve as a great break from routine. Beautiful, intricate art and craft pieces.

A market to get all kinds of Curios and Crafts you need.. Its well equipped and arranged.I would recommend anyone to visit this market.

Nice Things to sell...but stressful seller...

To much pressure. You cannot walk around calmly because all sellers are asking you to go inside, to see, to buy. It would be nice to be able to walk around without so much pressure .

Beautiful artifacts and other cultural materials from different Tanzanian Tribes are sold here to the tourist and local people too. 👍

Friendly community within the compound full of artwork and extras.Key chains, wooden sculptures, jewelry, carved wooden bowls and spoons, cotton gowns and a lot more in an African themeMostly wooden or beaded commodities.Oil painted art on traditional canvases....The simple restaurant located on entry (with a parking lot) offers soft drinks, simple tea/coffee, biting options like flatbread, plain doughnuts or good enough lunches that include French fries, rice, meat curry, beans curry...and a good number of more options.They might be having kebabs and eggs too in the morning hours.Once I visit again, I shall share some images and more details on what they sell at the curio and restaurant.

The Place is Very Good Just Because different cultural Product Are sold

Lots of amazing crafts made locally and sold often by artists themselves or by close family. Much cheaper than going to the large curio shops that have marked up the prices considerably. Dont be afraid to bargain a little.

Nice place to find beautiful craft work,ensure you negotiate well if you dont speak Swahili

We have very standard items sold .

Bargain souvenir hunter will love this place.

Variety of crafts & nice stuff. More than 100 stalls in the market, but very few customers this year. IF you are in Arusha just encourage these small entrepreneurs by buying something that you need or can gift it to a loved one.

A must place to stop by after a busy hike and game drive... Highly recommended for souvenir

STUNNING atmosphere, great memoires to take home.

The stuff they are selling are great. But people there are so intense and aggressive. I would have bought so much more. Instead I evacuated just to avoid the harassment

Great spot to shop but, certainly not for everyone. The merchants are extremely aggressive so if you dont like that environment, you should avoid this spot. They dont sell anything original that you cant buy anywhere else. If you enjoy a good negotiation, shopping for cool items and you can ignore the constant sales tactics (including blocking you into the shop and grabbing at you while you walk around), you will love this spot. You may visit more than once because its addicting!

Nice place to behold the beautiful tradition of Swahili custos, art and craft

Maasai market in Arusha, welcome all people in Tanzania, one of the peacefully country in Africa continet

Good place, For African products

There is the best artwork and african hand crafted items at an affodarble price

Found some lovely things in the market - but it was incredibely exhausting for me as an introvert who just wanted to walk along, having a quiet look at everything without having 100 people talking to me, asking me to look at their stuff that they sell for oh so cheap prices... x)I understand why the people behave like this, but for me, personally, it was a bit much.Also, note that you can and should bargain with the merchants - the first prices they give you will always be a lot higher than what they actually would accept!

The market is the place to go for gifts and personal indulgence. Clothes, sandals that are handmade and really comfy, painting etc they have too much to list.Stall holders are so friendly and quite easy to haggle with.

Its a great place for a selection of craft materials. I recommend walking the whole market before buying anything and just be polite if you are experiencing too much haggling from the vendors to come and look at their merchandise. A simple no thank you works. Most of the items were similar in my opinion so its all about price. However it can be overwhelming to look at all the vendor stalls.

A nice place

It was really great.. Everything there is amazing.. Although some of the hand made products seems like they cant last long.. I advice people to choose carefully..

The merchants are all very eager to make you happy! They want your sale, and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it! I bought a bracelet and choker from one lady, and then told others I wanted to match the beads on them. One of the sellers showed me beads like my bracelet and necklace, and told me she would make the earrings to match at no extra charge. 20 minutes later, while I was browsing in other stalls, she had completed them, and sold them to me. Dont forget to haggle! Best advice, know how much things are worth first, before you go, or else they will triple the start price! All part of it, and its fun!

Everyone said it here. Very aggressive people, some nicer than others, but none sells anything too original that you cant get in other places. In fact, even every shop in there almost sells the same things. Its still an interesting place to experience once. I couldnt spend more than 15 minutes in there. Others might be able to stay for longer if they find something they like.

You want traditional cultural items in Arusha Tanzania, here is where you will find. Great woodcarving, great painting etc. Its a wonderful place.

Average place. Everybody sells the same things. And most of them are not original Massais. One men had some original pieces, at lest they look like. Old man, he says he is collector

Best place to purchasing maasai things

Great place to buy gifts. It is a total tourist trap, but if you are a savy negotiator you can get a great deal. If you enter a shop, be prepared for the hard sell. Theft is not a problem.

Many vendors all with a variety of authentic African merchandise. It is a bit overwhelming to those who arent used to the African style of people trying to corner you until you buy something from their shops. But overall, good variety and good prices!

Great place to find every souvenir you would need/buy from Tanzania, contrary to other places, you have choice and competition! put it to ggod use, dont be wary of walking away from the a deal, another will present itself in the next shop (recommend shop N°103)Be ready to haggle like never before!!shopkeepers can be aggressive and pull you into their shop; allow 30min for each stop

Lots of cool souvenirs at a low price (if you can bargain). Be careful though--many people will try and lead you to the shops claiming they work there. Dont buy anything from anyone outside of the building as its likely a scam and you can get whatever theyre selling much cheaper inside.

A one stop shop for Arusha Art. You will get the best prices here

Good place to buy African local items

You can find good Handicrafts here. But there is no Fixed Price concept. Everything depends on your bargaining power. In every shop they will tell their products are genuine and good but quality and price depends on what type of wood they have used to craft the items and also depends on how they gave finishing to the product.

This market is a one stop shop. You can get all the souvenirs you want for family and friends back home. Yes, you feel a bit pressured, or guilted, to go into many shops, but you need to remember that this is how the merchants support their families. They appreciate you looking and enjoy conversation. They hope you will buy because it may mean meat, instead of just ugali, on the table for their dinner that night. If you go with an open mind and an awareness of the culture and despair, you will like it. There are five alleys (that are called streets) and shops on both sides on all of them. A lot have similar items and will negotiate to give you a better price. I have been here many many times and have actually befriended a couple merchants who recognize me when I walk in now. I go every year and am excited to see them. Some shop keepers are willing to trade things with you. I traded an old timex watch for some wooden statues. One year I traded my old (but still decent) running shoes for a large painting. I bring students there every yet, after we are finished a hard days work of building structures. Go with an open mind and enjoy the experience.

Its full of cultural items with nice look and affordable price i real enjoy the place your welcome....

Lots of stalls in the same place, but they know their stuff and can be hard to bargain with, making the prices higher than, say, the market outside the Maasai museum. One you tell one shop your name, it travels through and youll find people greeting you two rows over by name. Fun, but intense.

A loooot of things to buy. Some of them want you to pay a lot. Ask the price first in different shops to know if they are trying you to pay extra. Try to stay before closing, all the vendors start dancing and singing keeping and cleaning the place.

Very cool place to buy souvenirs in Arusha. Remember to bargain!!

When you visit the market be sure to come with knowledge of local prices or you will get ripped off. Bring a local with you because the muzungu price is very different from the local price. Most of the shops all have the same items, the paintings are the ones that are worth visiting the market to purchase.

The place is great for daily meals and provides normal meals in other words medium quality foods. I myself rate it two stars for its services

Seems to be a market selling just random tourist stuff. All sellers are really annoying, trying to drag you into their booth with whatever offer.

Cultural product are just sold for this place well come in Arusha

A good place for shopping and finding nice souvenirs, however the shop owners are really in your face. You walk in and straight away they are on you. Head down, keep walking until you find something you like. And try not go get ripped off.

A must to visit in Arusha. You can feel a bit overload as everybody wants to say hello to you, they want you to visit every single ship and sell you stuff. Very nice souvenirs though, and lovely people too. Perfect place to get something nice, but be careful with the prices as they will try to charge you as much as possible.

Take your time to find out prices, don’t hesitate to leave if you feel the price is uncomfortable. The variety of items here would be similar and yet a little different from Kenya. Some items like bags are lesser in quality, but kitenge cloth and other wood crafts are more in variety.Go for the shops in the middle 2 and rightmost shops. Avoid the first lane (manyara street I think) as the sellers there are the most aggressive, and extremely rude at times. Some are quite rough to literally grab and drag you in.The second street (Serengeti) has some ladies that give very good prices, we got kitenge cloth from a mother/daughter owned shop on the right. Another lady’s shop on the right that occupies two lots also gave us good prices.

Great local market, if you are a tourist you will be considered to have alot of money therefore make sure you buy in Tanzania shillings and that you bargain every price given to will be double or even triple. Be firm, dont misunderstand Tanzanians (at least the ones I met) are very tactile people so be mentally prepared for that. Enjoy the experience

The market consists of more than 200 stores that essentially cell the same stuff.As someone below mentioned, theres no concept of fixed price there, you just pick what you want and they give you the price of the whole purchase. This price might be completely different in one store from another (in our case, what was quoted as 70000 tzs in one was offered for 250000 tzs in another one).For people who are new to price negotiations this is the strategy that we used:1. Go to any store that you like, pick stuff that you like, ask for the price. Then ask for the best price they can give you. Then respond with the same price -25%. At the end you will get a number.2. Leave this store and go to another one that you like. Pick the same stuff as in store 1 and ask for the price. Then tell them the price from store 1 and ask for a better price.Repeat step 2 with as many steps as you want and have time for. Using the new minimum price.3. Come back to store 1 and tell them the updated minimum. If they give you a better price than other stores, buy there. Otherwise, go to the store with the lowest price.

Good shop for purchasing of Maasai traditional material,wood carving, shangas ets

Best and wonderful place to see and buying souvenirs gifts etc. Maasai Market... My best place always!!

Not for the faint of heart (or kids who dont like to be harrased while shopping) - clearly on some months the market sees less traffic and since many shops are clones of each other, shop keepers will demand you go in, immediately put this or that neckless on you or your kid, etc. Can be too aggressive. I sent my wife in (shes good in haggling and knows the prices) while my son and I got chapati and beans for nothing in the markets restaurant.

Nice place to get hand made crafting art.

Great choice of locally made crafts at affordable prices. You should definitely check it out.

Very very very beautiful place. Lots of items to wear, earrings, bangles, necklaces, buckets, sandles using beards, maasai draft wrap cloth, different kinds of hats, dresses, shirts, blouses, trousers, all made out of naturals or to portray maasai nature. In addition mninga sculptures of different and great art work. It is really Maasai Market

Prices very widely. It is good to shop a bit around before committing to buy. Some inflate tremendously. Haggling is necessary. For one particular item I found the starting asking price to be 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000 in three different shops. This gives some perspective when it comes to bargaining. Otherwise its an opportunity to buy all your gifts in half a day. There is huge internal competition so stay focused when in a shop. I was buying some bracelets from one shop while the neighbouring shop was urging me to buy half from her. When you are done head off to the Africafe to chill and regain your composure.

Its a good place where you can enjoy with your family

You will get good collection of different type of amazing paintings made by local people,beautiful jewellery and lot of wooden art samples.just visit ,purchase and motivate local artists.

I love the designings of their items

Lots of stuff. Be prepared to be inundated by sellers welcoming you and offering their wares.Never buy at the first price; offer half or less. Dont believe the sob stories.

Great place with great things to offer friends and family as gifts

Best place for local handicrafted items

This is where you learn the art of haggling...and you learn REAL QUICK! Youll be bombarded by shop keepers, youll be as asked to just take a look into their shop, youll be given a mzungu price, and then you haggle. Relax, dont get frustrated, theyre just trying to make a living. Have fun with it, dont be afraid to low-ball or walk away. Ultimately, youll likely leave with a cool experience.

Best place to visit for both locals and tourists from all over the world

Its such a place with so many beautiful Hand crafted Things...Very nice and very very good place

Good place to do African art & cultural shopping. Always have an attitude to bargain. Better place for purchases.

Good crafts at affordable prices

You can find very good souvenirs and for a very good price. Many things are handmade. The only problem as tourist its that everyone want to sell you thing 😊.

Want a taste of the Masai Culture and more? Please vist the Masai Market. Please make a stop at Joyces Shop, Serengethi Entrance and be warmly welcomed with a big smile by Mama Joyce herself!

This is the spot 👌 for tourists and non tourists alike to get souvenirs, sculptures and other gifts and items made by locals representing Tanzanian local culture, especially the Maasai.

It is very helpful to know where I am going and where I am at the time and the services available in those areas.

Small place, many shops. Nice but the same things in every shop

A cool place to explore the creativity and craft of the Tanzanians, especially those based in Arusha. From intricately woven beads to exquisite paintings, youll have a fill. Plus, it isnt expensive to contribute to the local community and encourage them to do more. Dont miss this place in Arusha. :)

Masai Market in Arusha was formed in style is of open Bazaar, great shopping place for cheap sourvenier in Arusha and East Africa. Free transportation by Your Tour operator offered from Kilimanjaro Safari Holidays.

Great place to get souvenirs in town.

Aa variety of crafts being sold. Leather more authentic than Kenyan side. Prices negotiable

Loads of souvenirs, loads of vendors. Everyone wants you in their shop. Good place to get gifts for friends and family back home or some for self.

Great place to get a bargain. Visit mama Grace on tarangire street. 3rd stall on the left. Shes great and does a good deal. The cafe is incredibly cheapp serving local food.

Its very good place. Lots of variety of handicrafts and wooden products at much lesser price than the big curio shops. Dont forget to bargain.