Tamale: Tamale Cultural City Tour｜Ghana

Begin by experiencing the labor-intensive, traditional process of shea butter making from start to finish. Meet the women who harvest shea nuts, then watch the roasting, grinding, and churning process that produces this prized natural product.

Learn why shea butter is called "women's gold" in Northern Ghana and its importance to local economies. Sample pure, organic shea butter and see how this ancient beauty secret is created entirely by hand.

Visit a working leather workshop where skilled artisans practice centuries-old tanning and crafting techniques. Watch craftspeople transform raw hides into beautiful bags, sandals, belts, and traditional items using time-honored methods.

Learn about the complete production process and the cultural significance of leatherwork in Northern Ghana. Get the opportunity to purchase authentic, handmade leather goods directly from the makers.

Visit one of West Africa’s most impressive markets, where thousands of vendors create a vibrant mosaic of colors, sounds, and aromas. Navigate the maze-like alleys filled with fresh produce, traditional textiles, handcrafted items, and aromatic spices.

Finally, step into one of Northern Ghana’s most thought-provoking creative spaces at Red Clay Museum, just a little bit outside Tamale city. This open-air art and cultural center is built almost entirely from locally made red clay bricks, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Rather than a conventional museum, Red Clay feels like a living, evolving space where art, architecture, education, and community intersect.