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Auchi Market
Auchi, Edo State
The trading centre of northern Edo, where Afemai produce, palm oil and grains from the Edo-Kogi border move.
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Visiting information
- Address
- Auchi, Edo State
- Opening information
- Opening times are not published by a source we can verify. Confirm locally before visiting.
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information has not been verified for this place.
- Suggested time
- 1–2 hours
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About this place
Airport journey
- Arrival airportBenin Airport (BNI)
- Travel time20–30 minutes to central Benin City
- Recommended routeAirport Road → Sapele Road → Ring Road
- Traffic informationLight; the ring road slows at market times.
- Ride hailing optionsBolt operates in Benin City.
- Hotel airport pickupAirport taxis and hotel cars are available.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Auchi and the wider Edo State.
Oba's Palace, Benin Benin CityThe seat of the Oba of Benin, a UNESCO-listed royal palace at the centre of Benin Kingdom court ritual and art. 1–2 hours
Ogba Zoo and Nature Park Benin CityA zoological garden and green space in Benin City with resident animals and picnic grounds. 1–2 hours
Emotan Statue Benin CityA bronze figure on Oba Market Road honouring Emotan, the market woman remembered for her role in the return of Oba Ewuare. 1–2 hours
Ososo Tourist Centre Edo StateA hill-top viewpoint and rest area in Ososo, northern Edo, overlooking the Akoko-Edo escarpment. Half a day
Igun Street Bronze Casters Benin CityThe guild street in Benin City where bronze casting has continued by lost-wax method under the Oba's guild system. 1–2 hours
Somorika Hills Edo StateGranite outcrops in Akoko-Edo where dwellings are built against and between large boulders. Half a day
Ise Lake Edo StateA freshwater lake in Esan country associated with community fishing custom. Half a day
Okomu National Park OkomuRainforest park west of Benin City with white-throated monkey, forest elephant and a canopy walkway through tall closed-canopy forest. 2–3 hours
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