Visiting Darajani Market

About Darajani Market

Stone Town's main market on Creek Road sells fish, meat, tropical fruit, vegetables and spices in a covered hall and surrounding streets, and is the terminus for many dala-dala minibuses.

Tip: Visit in the morning; the fish and meat sections are intense, but the fruit and spice stalls are good for tasting.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 1 hour.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Stone Town, coral-stone lanes, boutique hotels, rooftop restaurants and the island's history.

Best time to visit Darajani Market

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• November: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• June: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• October: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.

When to visit Zanzibar has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Zanzibar itinerary visits Darajani Market on day 3, together with Prison Island (Changuu), Nakupenda sandbank and Stone Town.

• No. 6 of the 17 sights in our Zanzibar things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
• Listed in free things to do in Zanzibar.

Near Darajani Market

Also in Stone Town, so you can walk between them:

• Former slave market and Christ Church — 1–1.5 hours, low cost
• Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) — 45 minutes, free
• Forodhani Gardens night market — 1–2 hours, low cost

If you like Darajani Market

• The Rock restaurant — Michamvi Peninsula, 2 hours

Staying near Darajani Market

Stay in Stone Town ($$$) to walk here: coral-stone lanes, boutique hotels, rooftop restaurants and the island's history. All areas to stay in Zanzibar.

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