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  • 4/5 Josu P. 4 years ago on Google • 127 reviews
    The biggest market in Cotonou Benin Republic, with arrangement of stocks. You can fine everything - from Food to clothing to Jewelries to spare parts ( Car and Okada) to natural thing both local and international. The cosmetics business there is booming. The Dantokpa Market is carefully situated along the lagoon to allow the local communities around the country to bring in their goods. You're visiting a great market in not the best in Benin Republic!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abubakar A. 2 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Very wide range of items of different categories organised in different areas of the market. You can usually get a good bargain here. Don't assume first price = final price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 awonlonsou m. 1 year ago on Google • 44 reviews
    This is the one and unique open market we have in West Africa. Go there and buy whatever you need. It's just so amazing 🤩 As a tour guide I can help you explore it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kantha N. 2 years ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Very busy vibrant market where you can find everything under the sun 🌞
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gospel N. 6 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    I bought some clothing there, very good and affordable 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Laide O. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    I’m a girl who loves tapioca.I knew It would be an error to visit Cotonou and not buy some,so I asked the tour guide to take me to the market. I’m told it’s one of the biggest markets in Cotonou.Everything is sold there. It was nostalgic for me as I found some street snacks I used to eat as a child. It was a good experience and worth while.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Achille T. 4 months ago on Google • 218 reviews
    A unique experience with the biggest .arket in West Africa. If you like a crowd, this is the place to be. Every budget can get their way through.

  • 5/5 PATRICIA A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the largest markets in West Africa. (Original) Un des plus grands marchés D'Afrique de l'ouest.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Souayibou V. 1 month ago on Google • 90 reviews New
    Cleanliness is still a big issue, especially in the parking area where the air is dangerously spoiled by pee odor everywhere. Prrr

  • 5/5 Freda O. 5 years ago on Google • 83 reviews
    This market is so much fun but not for the faint of hearts! You have to plan to go, know what you want and be ready to bargain! You can essentially get anything you want, you just have to know the right place to go. I normally for the the beautiful bogalon fabrics!!!

  • 5/5 Deborah A. 8 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Its a beautiful and calm place. You'll enjoy being there but hold money

  • 5/5 Jackie S. 1 year ago on Google • 23 reviews
    The Market is big. Everything is there. I enjoyed the long walk with my husband. Each section is unique. I didn't like the pepper side much but Benin people are very welcoming.

  • 4/5 GANGNI E. 1 month ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    The Dantokpa market is the largest market in Cotonou, where you can find everything you need. Very large you will love it.

  • 3/5 Uthel A. 1 month ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    It's a huge market.

  • 5/5 Hélène H. 1 month ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    You can find everything you need in the Dantokpa market. A real gold mine this market 🥺❤️

  • 3/5 mensanh a. 1 month ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Well, you can't find everything there

  • 4/5 Mathurine A. 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    We find a little bit of everything there

  • 4/5 gaston d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good market (Original) Un bon marché

  • 5/5 Florent C. 3 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 4/5 Wilson D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bien

  • 5/5 Sankara T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dantokpa needs to be rebuilt in order to give it its status as a regional market (Original) Dantokpa doit être reconstruit en vue de lui donner son statut du marché régional

  • 3/5 M.Nabil A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well animated (Original) Bien annimé

  • 4/5 Laurie G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The largest market in Cotonou you can find everything (Original) Le plus grand marché de Cotonou on n'y trouve de tout

  • 5/5 AGBO H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This market is really the coolest market in West Africa (Original) Ce marché est vraiment la plus super des marchés de l'Afrique de l'ouest

  • 5/5 Ismene A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can find all kinds of items there at low cost (Original) On peut y trouver tous sortes d'articles à moindres coût

  • 5/5 Abdel J. 2 years ago on Google
    Dantokpa is a big market that one can't go for the first time without the help of someone who knew the market before. It was not easy for me to recognize the entrance and the exit. It's great market. I like it

  • 4/5 Nanou D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can find everything there (Original) On y trouve de tout

  • 5/5 OMOTOSHO Bukola a. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the market where you can find the less expensive local food stuff in Cotonou.

  • 4/5 Chinenye E. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to a place I've never gone to before in Dantokpa market today. I knew places like that does exist in Dantokpa but I'm always afraid of getting lost in the market and never finding my way out so I never dare to explore but today, I went there with a colleague for some stock and it was cool...

  • 5/5 Fadel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Mother Dantokpa, meaning in Benin language that, there is a big snake lying down a lake.

  • 3/5 Olusegun A. 1 year ago on Google
    It's the Main Market in Cotonou. Divided into different sections for different products, you can find almost anything you need here ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables, clothes, shoes, provisions, beverages and even skincare products.

  • 3/5 Ominiabohs D. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a huge market and it's commonly called Tokpa Market for short. You can find stores ranging from food to other items such as repair parts and the likes. Its surrounding isn't clean, but then I guess we'd say this for almost every public market as this.

  • 4/5 Sarah E. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s good but they don’t sell some things

  • 5/5 Chidinma O. 1 year ago on Google
    Although prices of some stuff in Nigeria are same as that of contonu. I was able to get beautiful stuffs for me family members 😊.

  • 4/5 Kyeola M. 1 year ago on Google
    After 4 months, I still haven't been able to go around the market. Youbhave to be very good with négociations to survive it. Also watch your bag and goods while going around.

  • 5/5 METANOIZA 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful area mostly crowed all time.all things available here.used items and fresh also available here.Bike parking and car parking also bike parking 200 CFA - 300.car parking 500 .. You visit their.more time to take visit fully more area more items

  • 3/5 MoniCA 1 year ago on Google
    One of the famous market in cotonue. Very cheap, If a foreigner visit a market, these people attacks him like anything to force them to buy Be careful from pocket thief

  • 5/5 Naby 1 year ago on Google
    Huge open air market with all kind of items you can purchase there ranging from food to clothes, cosmetics, art, household items, mechanics, live farm animals, etc. The market also includes a few indoor shopping malls but most parts are open air and also includes a beautiful lagoon view.

  • 4/5 Zheh R. 1 year ago on Google
    I liked the people in the market. They're very welcoming. But one thing I didn't like is how disorganized the market is. I had to take much time in the market just to locate some stuffs there. The City is very clean.

  • 4/5 Découvre ton b. 3 years ago on Google
    Le plus grand marché du Bénin. Très mouvementé

  • 4/5 Ayitchedeou C. 3 years ago on Google
    Le plus grand marché du monde qui rassemble de milliers de personne où vous pouvez avoir tous ceux dont vous avez besoin.

  • 4/5 Carine F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can find everything there (Original) On y trouve de tout

  • 5/5 Boladé Aoga Walid A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best market in West Africa. We find everything there. Better structured since the advent of the Rupture regime. Take a tour once in Benin. It's worth the detour (Original) Meilleur marché de l'Afrique de l'ouest. On y retrouve de tout. Mieux structuré depuis l'avènement du régime de la Rupture. Faites y un tour une fois au Bénin. Ça vaut le détour

  • 1/5 Oloutshêgoun L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Big market of Benin (Original) Grand marché du Bénin

  • 5/5 Monique Yenoussi Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Super bien

  • 3/5 Honoré Z. 3 years ago on Google
    C'est ma localité de naissance

  • 5/5 RAOUL R. 3 years ago on Google
    Lieu où on trouve tous

  • 4/5 Mickael H. 3 years ago on Google
    Le plus gros marché de la sous-région a la réputation intacte.

  • 5/5 Adekambi M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the biggest market in Cotonou (Original) C'est le plus grand marché à cotonou

  • 5/5 Olabisi O. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice mkt

  • 5/5 Miss victory U. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't hate tokpa. It's a go to place for almost anything. From food, electronic, beauty accessories etc

  • 3/5 Marie D. 3 years ago on Google
    Extremely busy and large market. Be prepared when you go!

  • 4/5 Rhoda I. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful market place, neat and organised stall setting, car parking spaces available.

  • 5/5 Georges S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best African market so far, where you see all what u want at lower price.

  • 3/5 Precious A. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a general market where you can find things from foodstuff to clothes, wares and gadgets. It's a very busy market so you may want to come without your car or park away from the choked areas.

  • 4/5 GmlG D. 3 years ago on Google
    You always find what you're looking for there

  • 4/5 Bilkis S. 3 years ago on Google
    Quite a rich market. My favourite part is the availability of different seafood. However understanding French and Fon will be of great advantage

  • 5/5 Mystères T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The well-reformed large market in Benin. (Original) Le grand marché du Bénin bien réformé.

  • 4/5 Natural Black p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very large market. We find everything there (Original) C'est un très grand marché. On y retrouve tout

  • 1/5 Chantal D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No health security (Original) Pas de sécurité sanitaire

  • 3/5 Freddy LOKULA B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Reference market in Benin and West Africa (Original) Marché de référence du Benin et de l'Afrique de l'Ouest

  • 1/5 Abdoul Aziz Nazirou N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's not clean it's dirty and it stinks (Original) C'est pas propre c'est sale et ça pue

  • 4/5 Fred F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very lively place (Original) Lieu très animé

  • 5/5 Grâce G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a big market where we sell a bit of everything. (Original) C'est un grand Marché où on vend un peu de tout.

  • 3/5 Angeo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The largest market in West Africa (Original) Le plus grand marché de L'Afrique de l'ouest

  • 4/5 The O. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 love i. 3 years ago on Google
    It's easy, not much expensive, is a multi shopping mall and easy to locate

  • 5/5 Vincent D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was bought from the vint (Original) J'ai été acheté du vint

  • 5/5 Christas C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) International market with all available for everyone. (Original) Marché international avec tous disponible pour tous le monde.

  • 2/5 Christelle A.X. A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In dantokpa there is a bit of everything (Original) A dantokpa on y trouve un peu de tout

  • 4/5 issiaka b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very scalable (Original) Très évolutif

  • 3/5 Dino L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an inter-regional market where you will find a bit of all the supplies, we can also find forex traders for your on-site currency exchanges. The good ladies welcome you warmly. Crowds are there every day except Sunday! (Original) C’est un marché interegional où vous y trouverez un peu de toutes les alimentations,nous pouvons retrouvées aussi des cambistes pour vos échanges de monnaies surplace . Les bonnes dames vous accueillent chaleureusement . L’affluence y est de mise tous les jours sauf dimanche !

  • 4/5 Ruchnie S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Valid (Original) Validé

  • 4/5 Franck A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dantokpa International Market (Original) Marché international de Dantokpa

  • 3/5 Patrick A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is the place where I find almost anything I want to buy. Currently, the government has developed this market which has become more attainable. (Original) C'est le lieu où je trouve pratiquement tout ce que je veux acheter. Actuellement, le gouvernement a aménagé ce marché qui est devenu plus atteignant.

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