Morogoro

Jamils

Wide variety of appliances, stereos. Also blank CDs, and pre-recorded CDs & DVDs; they're almost all pirated, so heads up if that's an issue for you.

 

There are a number of electronics stores around the daladala stand, on the road towards Msamvu. The following are just some tested larger stores. All of these stores have english-speaking staff.

Note that many electronics goods are counterfeit; the better stores will ask if you want original or "Chinese" never mind that the originals are also made in China. Also bargaining is strongly recommended. Used goods are available at saba-saba market and can be a bargain though they can also be stolen.

Net Dot Computers

A very nice computer store, with complete systems, parts, peripherals, toner cartridges, blank media, etc. Friendly staff.

Malaika

Offering a wide range of electronics including cell phones, stereos, even furniture. Worth a visit just to see what they have. They also have a parts store roughly across from Blue Room Restaurant.

Nizz

Cell phones & accessories.

Saba-Saba Market

This market is on the west side of the town; follow the Old Dar Es Salaam Road past the main market, go over the small bridge; at the SUA roundabout, bear to the right; the street dead-ends into a row of shops. The entrace is roughly where the road ends, leading behind the shops. It is full of stalls selling all kinds of stuff, mostly very inexpensive used clothes, linens, etc. Sundays is a great day to go. BE CAREFUL of pick-pockets.

 

There are many "safi dukas" in town; the following are just highlights.

Main Market

Morogoro has one of the best produce markets in Tanzania, because Morogoro is fertile and at a major crossroads. A wide variety of grains, fruits, vegetables, and meats are available. It is on the Old Dar Es Salaam Road, to the west of the daladala stand. If you accept a plastic bag from a child, you are agreeing to buy it TSh50-100/=. Bag vendors will also carry your groceries as you shop if you let them, and expect a tip.

clothes

Saba-saba market on weekends is good for used clothes.

There are sidewalk tailors all over town who can make you custom clothes at a good price. Finding a good one is a matter of networking or trial-and-error. The tailor to the far left of the stadium entrance is rumored to be good, but only speaks kiswahili.

There are nice fabric stores around Blue Room restaurant and on the Old Dar Es Salaam Road between the daladala stand and the market, and generally around town.

Indian-style clothes for women are available at some fancier stores in town. They can be expensive, but gorgeous.

Vikoi woven wraps are rumored to be available from a mama's group in the dukas across the parking lot from the CCM regional office at Sabasaba market. Our source says that if your timing is good, you can watch them being woven. A good price might be TSh8,000/=.

crafts

On Friday nights there are often crafts vendors at Dragonaire's see Eat listing.

There is sometimes a carving vendor outside Pira's see listing under Food above.

There is a group of wood carvers next to the Tiot station, on the Iringa road, just near Mazimbu. A taxi driver should be able to find it. Don't forget to bargain.

Joyce sells crafts, including carvings, baskets, and paintings, most days at The New Acropol Hotel see Eat listing below.

jewelery

There is a jewelery store next to Symbus Kitchen Point see map that is recommended by long-time residents.