Ghanaian women wear both traditional and western clothes and there are no restrictions on what can be worn.

Ghana is a tropical country with a warm/hot climate all year round. Our advice would be to pack lightweight layers in natural fabrics; linen, cotton and silk.

Shorts are acceptable here for both men and women but we suggest that you keep them longer, as showing your stomach or upper thighs is considered inappropriate.

If you are staying in upscale hotels or resort, you'll feel much more comfortable if you've packed a smart casual outfit for dinner. However, leave your high heels at home in favour of glamorous flat sandals.
Ghana has all kind of markets, some are specialized (eg. selling only fresh foods and produce, others only crafts, some for clothes etc), and then there are larger, more general markets where you can find just about everything and anything. The most popular one of all is Makola market located in the nation's capital Accra. This market is legendary for its size. Going to the market can be a very exciting experience, yet also quite intimidating because the noise and activity is overwhelming. Two important things to remember: expect to be followed around by the sellers, so work on developing your ‘ignoring' technique! And negotiate - for everything.