Albert Market Travel Guide: Top Sights in Gambia, Tours & Travel

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Albert Market- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; Gambia; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Albert Market, located on Liberation Avenue in Banjul, is the capital's primary urban market, originally named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband. A vibrant and crowded emporium, it offers a wide array of goods, from brightly colored fabrics and carved wooden masks to fresh produce, all displayed in a maze of narrow alleys, stalls, and shops. The market operates daily from 8 AM to 7 PM and consists of three distinct sections: a general retail area for everyday goods, a produce section selling food items, and a craft market catering to tourists. Nearby, the riverbank provides a contrasting scene with pirogues and ferry activity along the water's edge. While the market can be overwhelming due to its bustling crowds, it remains a central part of Banjul's commercial life.

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Reviews of Albert Market

Freek Horsten

5
Reviewed: 2025-03-22

Great to see, you should have been here
Nira C.

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-08

We went for a walk and fabric shopping on the weekend. Very vibrant place as you can enjoy seeing variety of products there. You can also visit the landmark Arch 22 while entering to Banjul town.
Toni Thompson

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-04

This market offers organized sections of clothing, personal needs, household goods, fresh produce, meats, handicrafts and souvenirs. We found several souvenirs a unique piece of likely imitation animal horn. We spent about an hour learning about the various textiles here. The shopkeeper explained the origin, qualities, the weaving and the durability of the fabrics. I always thought that the good quality fabrics were from Senegal but I learned they come from Netherlands, with cheaper blends from India and China. I bought enough fabric to make an outfit when I return home. The market is a great experience.
Heberto Limas-Villers

4
Reviewed: 2025-01-29

This is a huge market, the largest im Banjul. They sell all sorts of things. From clothing to kitchenware to food. Very interesting but not unlike other markets in The Gambia or Africa. I’m giving the experience only 4 starts because of the people who are outside just waiting to “guide” you through the market. I understand that they’re trying to make a living, and it may work for some people, however, I like to walk alone and take my time absorbing the experience. It’s hard to “shake them off”, and doing it takes away from the experience. If you arrive with your own guide, then this won’t be a problem for you.
Malcolm Herbert

4
Reviewed: 2024-11-22

Great place for food shopping the Gambian way, some craft stalls. Also one of the few music shops (for CDs and tapes) in the area