This NYC market will transport you to the souks of Marrakesh.
Nestled just east of Malcolm X Boulevard, you’ll find the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market. The entrance to the canopied bazaar, with its red and yellow awning, reminiscent of a Middle Eastern market, is flanked by two minaret-like towers similar to those seen on the Shabazz mosque at the end of the street. Upon entering, you quickly realize the hidden gem you have stumbled upon tucked away in an area of Harlem known as Little Senegal. Inside, the stalls offer a kaleidoscopic array of visual treats, with market vendors selling an assortment of products including; West African batik fabrics and graphic African printed cotton, body oils and tubs of shea butter, artifacts large and small, musical instruments from Mali (such as the kora and the djembe drum), tailoring services, and even hair braiding. On slower days you may hear the vendors playing traditional music together and, if you’re lucky, you may be encouraged to join in.
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