One of the largest traditional markets in West Africa, Kurmi Market sits in the Old City a short walk from the Emir's Palace. It has been a trading hub for centuries, and its covered stalls still sell leather goods, woven cloth, indigo-dyed fabric, spices, and crafts alongside everyday goods. Bargaining is expected and the crowd is thick — go in the morning before the heat peaks.
Kurmi Market
Centuries-old trading hub in Kano's Old City