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Indulge your Wanderlust in Accra, the Home of Friendly Smiles

If an immersive cultural experience packed with friendly faces, amazing beaches, colourful sights, contemporary art, and outstanding nightlife is just what you’re looking for when you travel, then look no further than Accra. Book your flight to Accra with Royal Air Maroc today, and the wide smiles and buzzing scenes will make you feel welcome from the moment you step off the plane.

Things to See in Accra

Cosmopolitan and vibrant Accra is packed with authentic sights to enjoy.

• Walk Jamestown

Get a sense of Accra’s past and present with a stroll through Jamestown/Usshertown. Developed around two local forts, today you’ll find an authentic slice of Ghanaian daily fishing life. Be sure to savour historic Jamestown Lighthouse and the forts, but the area’s real vibrancy lies in the boisterous here and now. Weave your way through the labyrinthine streets and eat, eat, eat – this is an amazing place for succulent seafood cooked traditionally.

• Visit Bukom Square

Bukom Square lies within Jamestown, but is worth a special trip to see if you love boxing – it’s sometimes called the ‘fighting village’. Bukom has produced an outstanding number of famous Ghanaian boxers, and it is a hub of Ghanaian dance culture among the country’s youth too. Stop by the Bukom Boxing Arena if there’s a match on.

• Stunning Accra Sights

Don’t miss Osu Castle, now a UNESCO world heritage site, and the display of historic artefacts inside. Then let the engrossing hustle and bustle of Independence Square sweep you back to modern times. Snap a photo of the Black Star Monument and Independence Arch while you’re here.

Accra’s Museum Experiences

Accra is home to the National Museum of Ghana, where you’ll find fascinating glimpses into the history of the Ashanti Kingdom, tribal masks and textiles, and an abundance of local archaeological finds.

Then it’s time to enjoy the fresh, vibrant art at Omanye House/the Artists Alliance Gallery. View stunning local crafts and artistic masterpieces, and find something special to memorialise your travel to Accra. While in Jamestown, take in Brazil House, an art collective dedicated to the Afro-Brazilian Tabom people. Then head to Ussher Fort Museum. Parts of the building have been restored to offer a sobering, but engrossing, sense of Ghana’s past.

The W.E.B Du Bois Memorial Centre offers a deeply moving tribute to the life and times of this American civil rights activist. You may be surprised to see him honoured so far from home! The centre was built by the first Ghanaian president to inspire future generations.

The Stunning Outdoors in Accra

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park offers a breath of fresh air in the city. Dedicated to the first Ghanaian president, the mausoleum where he is interred is also here. A visit to Aburi Botanical Gardens and its lush near-tropical flora will leave you feeling like you walked through paradise. Crumbling buildings sinking back into nature and towering anthills lend a valiant vibe that feels straight out of an adventure novel.

Then listen to the cries of the birds in Legon Botanical Gardens. This is a destination for fishing, bird-watching, cycling, and outdoor activity, but it’s also an amazing space to simply reconnect with the staggeringly beautiful nature around you. Accra is also home to the Shai Hills Resource Reserve, where mischievous baboons and browsing zebras play. You can also dip into history at the ancestral caves of the Shai people.

Be sure to spend some time on Labadi Beach, playfully called Le Pleasure Beach by locals. Be serenaded by local bands and awed by live dancing and drumming on weekends and holidays, or get a workout surrounded by blissful sea air and burn off the delicious local cooking. It’s a wonderful place for nightlife, too.

Where to Shop in Accra

Be sure to let the swarming hustle and bustle of Makola Market infuse your soul with the vibrant spirit of Accra. The unique sprawl of the marketplace is packed with items from the exceptional to the mundane, and half the fun is uncovering piles of rainbow-hued (hot!) peppers or live music in the twisting alleys. This is an exceptional destination if you’re looking for authentic Ghanaian textiles – many local designers buy from here.

Then take in the churning atmosphere of Oxford Street in Osu. As well as amazing shopping opportunities, it’s the home of boutiques aimed at empowering local craftswomen. Accra Mall offers a modern shopping experience, locally-made movies, and plenty of entertainment.

Looking for something truly personal? Accra’s fashion scene is buzzing, and many exceptional, cutting-edge designers work from here. Treat yourself.

Accra Adventures with Children

Ghanaians love performative storytelling and imagination, so the National Theatre of Ghana was founded to celebrate this form of art. It’s a multi-functional venue with a rotating schedule of shows, but there’s almost always something family-friendly to enjoy – and your little ones will get an authentic peek into local culture, too. Buy them something fun at the Osu Children’s Library, and help support reading initiatives for children just like them. The funky, bright building will catch your eye immediately.

The Bukom area of Jamestown is perfect for family-friendly, energetic encounters with youth troupes, who dazzle visitors with traditional drumming and dancing on Fridays and the weekends.

Looking for the perfect place to burn off some energy? Legon Botanical Gardens’ adventure experience will keep little ones of all ages (and your inner child) busy from dawn to dusk. Why not take the children on a canopy walk through the treetops? Let them try their hands at the rope course, too – you can join them if you dare.

Let Royal Air Maroc Whisk You Away on Your Next Adventure

With your ticket to Accra booked with Royal Air Maroc, you’ll arrive revitalised and ready to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Stretch out onboard in their luxury leather seating with extended legroom. Fill up on a delicious (and customisable) onboard meal infused with Royal Air Maroc elegance and the warm spices of Morocco. And if you’re travelling with family, be sure to ask for a kid kit to help make the journey fun for everyone. Royal Air Maroc’s high-status members will be eligible for their Oneworld Priority benefits, too.

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