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Maasai Market

Google rating 4.3 (5,301 reviews)
CBD
Tourist attractionHandicraft fair

Ranked in Best Family Friendly in Nairobi

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Open-air marketplace featuring vendors selling colorful handmade jewelry, textiles & beaded bowls.

The handmade jewelry, beaded bowls, and textiles are colorful and tempting—you'll want to buy everything. Prices are inflated for tourists, so walk the entire market first, note your favorites, then go back to bargain.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TuesdayToday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Google reviews

4.35,301 Google reviews
  • Julie I.Google review · 20 Nov 2025

    Buying direct from table sellers will get shoppers a fairer price and better experience then using the shopping "helpers."

  • AiShahGoogle review · 10 Sep 2025

    I went to buy souvenirs. As a tourist, they give me good price. They have so many beautiful & colorful. Handmade wood crafts, bracelet beads, bangles, Keychain, T-shirt, bags, purse and so many.

  • Nomfundo M.Google review · 31 Aug 2025

    The market was intense and honestly overwhelming. The men were really aggressive, insisting on walking with me from seller to seller. This is what they do to tourists. The prices were ridiculously inflated, I even had to explain that I’m not working with euros or pounds and I’m at the end of my holiday. Then when it came time to pay by card, they added an extra 500, claiming it was “for the government.” On top of that, women and children were chasing after me. The whole experience felt uncomfortable and exhausting.

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  • Gargi K.Google review · 23 Aug 2025

    This is a perfect place to be if you are looking for some souvenirs and nice takeaways from the country of Kenya. Very lively, colourful and ethnic! You would feel like buying the entire market, all the stuff here is so attractive 👌🏽 Totally worth a visit, if you are at Nairobi. But please do check for the day and location as these markets are stalled at different places across the city at various malls on each day of the week. Better to check in advance for your convenience!

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  • Ayaz K.Google review · 16 Aug 2025

    Great deals if you have the appetite for bargaining! The market shifts so be sure to check before heading out. Walk the entire market and choose your favorites to go back to.

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Supreme Court, Nairobi, Kenya

CBD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maasai Market is open Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Maasai Market is located at Supreme Court, Nairobi.
Call +254 708 193102.

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