The mall that brought Carrefour to West Africa, opened in December 2015 on the contre-allée of Boulevard Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Marcory. Its 20,000 m² hold a 3,200 m² Carrefour hypermarket, a gallery of about 55 boutiques and a food court seating more than 400. It is operated by CFAO, and the Carrefour is the most reliable place in Abidjan for imported groceries, baby supplies and pharmacy basics.
PlaYce Marcory holds a place in West African retail history as the site of Carrefour's first hypermarket in the region, opened in December 2015 on the contre-allée of Boulevard Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Marcory Zone 4A. The mall is operated by CFAO Retail and covers roughly 20,000 m², anchored by a 3,200 m² Carrefour hypermarket that remains the most reliable place in Abidjan for imported groceries, baby supplies and pharmacy staples that smaller shops rarely stock consistently. Around it sits a gallery of about 55 boutiques, a mix of international fashion, phone and electronics, beauty and homeware brands, plus a food court seating more than 400 people. Everything inside is fixed-price and paid in CFA francs by cash or bank card; there is no bargaining culture in the boutiques or hypermarket, and no tax-refund scheme applies. The atmosphere is air-conditioned, family-oriented and considerably calmer than the open-air markets, drawing shoppers from across Marcory and beyond for its hypermarket selection as much as for the boutiques. Weekend afternoons and evenings are the busiest period, when the food court fills with families and the parking structure runs close to capacity.
| Hours | Shops Mon-Fri 09:00-19:30, Sat 09:00-20:00, Sun 10:30-19:00; Carrefour hypermarket longer |
|---|---|
| Price | Free entry; goods 500-400,000 XOF / USD 0.88-701.75 |
| Address | Contre-allée Boulevard Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Zone 4A, Marcory, Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
Location
Contre-allée Boulevard Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Zone 4A, Marcory, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
5.3023, -3.9922 View on map
Highlights
- First Carrefour hypermarket to open in West Africa
- 3,200 m² Carrefour anchor with imported groceries and pharmacy goods
- About 55 boutiques across fashion, electronics and beauty
- Food court seating more than 400 people
- Operated by CFAO Retail on Boulevard Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Tips for visiting
- Visit the Carrefour on weekday mornings to avoid the weekend rush
- Cards are accepted throughout; cash in CFA francs also works
- Prices are fixed in-store, so bargaining is not applicable
- Parking is more limited on weekend evenings when the food court is busiest
- The Carrefour is the most dependable source of imported or specialty groceries in the area
Frequently asked questions
What makes PlaYce Marcory notable?
It hosts Carrefour's first hypermarket location in West Africa, opened in December 2015.
Is the mall a good place to find imported goods?
Yes, the Carrefour hypermarket is considered the most reliable spot in Abidjan for imported groceries, baby products and pharmacy items.
Does PlaYce Marcory accept card payments?
Yes, both the hypermarket and boutiques accept bank cards as well as cash in CFA francs.
How big is the food court?
It seats more than 400 people and sits within the mall's roughly 20,000 m² footprint.